Table 1.
Demographic information and vascular risk factors compared between PDPD and non-PDPD patients
| PDPD patients (n=199) | Non-PDPD patients (n=599) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 71.9 (14.5) | 71.8 (12.8) | 0.972 |
| Sex (male), n (%) | 109 (54.8) | 352 (58.8) | 0.323 |
| Living circumstances prior to index stroke | |||
| Independent at home, n (%) | 115 (57.8) | 523 (87.3) | 0.001 |
| Family care, n (%) | 41 (20.6) | 55 (9.2) | 0.001 |
| Institutional care, n (%) | 43 (21.6) | 21 (3.5) | 0.001 |
| Premorbid mRS score (mean, ± SD) | 2.1 (1.8) | 1.0 (1.4) | 0.001 |
| Vascular risk factors | |||
| Hypertension, n (%) | 153 (76.9) | 496 (82.8) | 0.083 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 58 (29.1) | 194 (32.4) | 0.417 |
| Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 51 (25.6) | 194 (32.4) | 0.080 |
| Coronary heart disease, n (%) | 27 (13.6) | 111 (18.5) | 0.115 |
| Prior myocardial infarction, n (%) | 16 (8.0) | 54 (9.0) | 0.687 |
| Prior stroke, n (%) | 45 (22.6) | 119 (19.9) | 0.388 |
| Current or past smoker, n (%) | 58 (29.1) | 108 (18.0) | 0.001 |
Note: Bold data indicate statistical significance.
Abbreviations: mRS, modified Rankin Scale; PDPD, predocumented psychiatric diagnosis.