Table 2. Subject characteristics of the in vivo study.
| With CMIs, n=6 | No CMIs, n=16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 70.5±4.3 | 68.2±2.4 |
| Male sex | 2 (33) | 7 (44) |
| Hypertensiona | 4 (67) | 8 (50) |
| Diabetes mellitusa | 1 (17) | 4 (25) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 136±14 | 145±14 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 82±5 | 80±5 |
| MMSE score | 29 (27–30) | 29 (26–30) |
| White matter hyperintensities | 3.5 (1–8.5) | 2.5 (0.5–17) |
| Lacunar infarctions | 3 (50) | 5 (31) |
CMI, cerebral microinfarct; MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination.
Data are presented as mean±SD, n (%), or median (range).
a
Subjects were considered having arterial hypertension, or diabetes mellitus, if they had a known history of the disease or were receiving drug treatment for these conditions.