Table 1.
Demographical data, medical history at baseline and cognitive test results at baseline and at follow-up after 6–8 weeks of 17 patients included in the final analysis. There were no significant changes in cognitive test results after revascularization.
| Age | 66.9 years (±10.4; 50–87) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | 5 women, 12 men | |
| Hypertension | 16 (80%) | |
| Diabetes | 5 (25%) | |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 9 (45%) | |
| Active smoking | 8 (40%) | |
| Education | 15.1 years (±3.7; 12–24) | |
| At baseline | After 6–8 weeks | |
| MMSE | 28 (25–30) | 28 (25–30) |
| DemTect | 17 (8–18) | 16 (12–18) |
| Trail-Making-Test part A | 41.6 ± 11.8 s | 37.3 ± 8.8 s |
| Trail-Making-Test part B | 112.2 ± 55.1 s | 90.4 ± 52.4 s |
| Stroop-Test | 50.3 ± 17.7 s | 47.9 ± 14.7 s |
Mean or median values are given where appropriate, number in parenthesis are standard deviation, minimum-maximum range or percentages. MMST: Mini Mental State Examination.