Table 1.
Clinical characteristics.
| Characteristic | All Participants (n = 50) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 68.0 (53.8–77.0) |
| Sex (male), n (%) | 40 (80.0) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.1 (21.8–24.8) |
| Subtypes, n (%) | |
| Ischemic | 32 (64.0) |
| Hemorrhage | 18 (36.0) |
| NIHSS (score) | 1.0 (1.0–2.0) |
| Time since stroke (months) | 4.2 (1.7–6.4) |
| Comorbidity, n (%) | |
| Hypertension | 44 (88.8) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 18 (36.0) |
| Dyslipidemia | 28 (56.0) |
| Handgrip strength (kgf) | 31.9 (24.3–37.6) |
| Walking speed (m/s) | 1.1 (0.9–1.3) |
Abbreviation: NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. Values are shown as median (interquartile range) or as ordinal variables and counts (%) for categorical variables.