Table I.
Demographic characteristics of ischemic stroke patients and controls
| Variables | Controls (n = 74) | Ischemic stroke | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAA (n = 86) | SAO (n = 67) | ||
| Age [years] | 65.96 ±11.54 | 68.29 ±11.47 | 65.93 ±11.48 |
| Gender, n (%) | |||
| Male | 44 (59.5) | 61 (70.9) | 46 (68.7) |
| Female | 30 (40.5) | 25 (29.1) | 21 (31.3) |
| Active smoker, n (%) | 26 (35.1) | 27 (31.4) | 27 (40.3) |
| Alcohol abuse, n (%) | 16 (21.6) | 27 (31.4) | 22 (32.8) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 42 (56.7) | 64 (74.4) | 44 (65.7) |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 19 (25.7) | 29 (33.7) | 22 (32.8) |
| CAD, n (%) | 19 (25.7) | 25 (29.1) | 21 (31.3) |