Table 1.
Demographic and anthropometric characteristics, stroke types, NIHSS scores, and comorbidity indexes in the low- and high-energy intake groups
| Total (n = 115) | Low (n = 40) | High (n = 75) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic | ||||
| Age, years | 71 (62, 78) | 72 (59, 79) | 70 (63, 78) | 0.567 |
| Male sex | 78 (68) | 30 (75) | 48 (64) | 0.296 |
| Anthropometric parameters | ||||
| Height, cm | 163 (154, 169) | 165 (156, 170) | 163 (154, 168) | 0.320 |
| Weight, kg | 61 (51, 70) | 64 (55, 74) | 60 (51, 69) | 0.182 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 23 (21, 26) | 24 (21, 27) | 23 (21, 25) | 0.320 |
| Type of stroke | <0.001 | |||
| Cerebral infarction | 75 (65) | 14 (35) | 61 (81) | |
| Cerebral hemorrhage | 40 (35) | 26 (65) | 14 (19) | |
| NIHSS score | 5 (2, 12) | 15 (7, 17) | 3 (1, 6) | <0.001 |
| Comorbidity | ||||
| CCI | 2 (1, 4) | 3 (2, 4) | 2 (1,4) | 0.169 |
| Old cerebral infarction | 32 (28) | 8 (2) | 24 (32) | 0.196 |
Data are expressed as median (25%, 75% quartile) or n (%).
Target energy intake of <66% (low-energy group) vs. ≥66% (high-energy group): Mann–Whitney U test and chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables. Target energy was set at 25 kcal/kg of actual body weight/day.
Low, low-energy intake group; High, high-energy intake group; BMI, body mass index; CCI, Charlson comorbidity index; NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; SCU, stroke care unit.