Table 1.
Comparison of basic information and clinical data between the two groups
| Control group (n = 50) | SAP group (n = 51) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age ≥ 75 years old, % (n) | 46.0 (23) | 47.1 (24) | 0.915 |
| Percentage of males, % (n) | 52.0 (26) | 51.0 (26) | 0.918 |
| NIHSS score | 2.34 ± 1.97 | 5.25 ± 2.26 | 0.000 |
| Atrial fibrillation, % (n) | 8.0 (4) | 29.4 (15) | 0.006 |
| Dysphagia, % (n) | 6.0 (3) | 45.1 (23) | 0.000 |
| Hypertension, % (n) | 70.0 (35) | 72.5 (37) | 0.777 |
| Diabetes, % (n) | 32.0 (16) | 33.3 (17) | 0.886 |
| Hyperlipemia, % (n) | 38.0 (19) | 37.3 (19) | 0.938 |
| Chronic lung disease, % (n) | 8.0 (4) | 9.8 (5) | 0.750 |