Table 1.
General characteristics of patients with multiple sclerosis and control subjects; data are expressed as mean ± SD or percentages.
| Variables | Multiple Sclerosis | Control Subjects | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36 ± 10 | 34 ± 10 | NS |
| Female sex (%) | 68 | 67 | NS |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.5 ± 3.8 | 23.5 ± 3.9 | NS |
| Body surface area (m2) | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 1.7 ± 0.2 | NS |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 117 ± 8 | 117 ± 7 | NS |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 75 ± 5 | 73 ± 6 | NS |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 76 ± 10 | 75 ± 7 | NS |
| Dyslipidemia (%) | 16 | 16 | NS |
| Smoking (%) | 28 | 17 | NS |