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Descriptive statistics of the study cohort
| SC (n = 46) | IC (n = 48) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age [years] (±SD) | 59.6 (±12.1) | 60.7 (±11.3) |
| Men | 29 (63 %) | 34 (71 %) |
| Mean BMI [ kg/m2] (±SD) | 27 (±4.3) | 28 (±4.3) |
| Smokers | 2 (4 %) | 6 (13 %) |
| Hypertension | 36 (78 %) | 43 (90 %) |
| Hyper-/Dyslipidemia | 39 (85 %) | 44 (92 %) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5 (11 %) | 8 (17 %) |
| Previous stroke/TIA | 37 (80 %) | 31 (65 %) |
