Table 1. Baseline characteristics of study participants.
| Parameter | AIS patients (n = 65) | Non-stroke controls (n = 66) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 64 (54–70) | 60(53–64) | 0.13 |
| Male | 40(61.5%) | 36(54.5%) | 0.42 |
| Stroke risk factors | |||
| Hypertension | 43(66.2%) | 35(53%) | 0.13 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 18(27.7%) | 12(18.2%) | 0.20 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 14(21.5%) | 8(12.1%) | 0.15 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 18(27.7%) | 16(24.2%) | 0.66 |
| Coronary heart disease | 4(6.2%) | 4(6.1%) | 0.98 |
| Baseline median NIHSS score | 8 | 0 | <0.01 |
| 25th–75th percentile | 6–11 | - | - |
| Baseline DWI median volume (cm3) | 18.58 | 0 | <0.01 |
| 25th–75th percentile (cm3) | 9.79–30.48 | - | - |
All continuous data are expressed as medians (range). Categorical variables are expressed as values (percentages)