Table 1.
Comparison of the clinical characteristics of the data included and excluded.
| Characteristic | Analyzed (n = 661) | Excluded (n = 166) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 57.35 ± 12.43 | 55.58 ± 14.56 | 0.114 |
| Female, n(%) | 254 (38.4%) | 62 (37.3%) | 0.798 |
| Medical history, n(%) | |||
| Stroke | 134 (20.3%) | 34 (20.5%) | 0.952 |
| CHD | 72 (10.9%) | 25 (15.1%) | 0.136 |
| DM | 108 (16.3%) | 25 (15.1%) | 0.688 |
| HTN | 369 (55.8%) | 88 (53.0%) | 0.515 |
| Dyslipidemia | 126 (19.1%) | 31 (18.7%) | 0.909 |
| Current smoker, n(%) | 172 (26.0%) | 33 (19.9%) | 0.101 |
| ABCD2 score ≥ 4, n(%) | 279 (42.2%) | 75 (45.2%) | 0.489 |
CHD, coronary heart disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; HTN, hypertension.