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Clinical characteristics of the whole study cohort at study entrance.
| Groups | Stroke patients | Controls | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 70 ± 8 | 69 ± 9 | P = 0.629 |
| Males/females (n) | 88/80 | 55/49 | P = 0.518 |
| Hypertension (n) | 115 (68.5%) | — | — |
| Diabetes (n) | 63 (37.5%) | — | — |
| Dyslipidaemia (n) | 91 (54.2%) | — | — |
| Coronary artery disease (n) | 59 (35.1%) | — | — |
| Smokers (n) | 82 (48.8%) | 47 (45.2%) | P = 0.358 |
