Table 2.
Incidence of ischemic stroke subtypes and stroke severity in the high and low LDL-cholesterol groups of patients.
| Stroke Subtype | LDL-C ≤ 70 mg/dL | LDL-C > 70 mg/dL | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrombotic—N (%) NIHSS score (mean ± SD) |
2 (6.9%) 8.00 ± 2.57 |
8 (27.6%) 8.37 ± 1.99 |
p = 0.058 p = 0.884 |
| Embolic—N (%) NIHSS score (mean ± SD) |
8 (27.6%) 7.25 ± 3.37 |
3 (10.3%) 8.30 ± 3.00 |
p = 0.132 p = 0.739 |
| Lacunar—N (%) NIHSS score (mean ± SD) |
13 (44.8%) 5.92 ± 2.06 |
11 (37.9%) 5.72 ± 1.90 |
p = 0.683 p = 0.811 |
| Undetermined etiology—N (%) NIHSS score |
6 (20.7%) 7.50 ± 2.42 |
7 (24.1%) 6.71 ± 0.95 |
p = 0.782 p = 0.483 |
| Overall NIHSS score (mean ± SD) | 6.75 ± 2.57 | 6.93 ± 2.10 | p = 0.781 |
LDL-C = LDL-cholesterol levels; SD = standard deviation; p—statistical significance revealed by the chi square test; NIHSS = National Institute of Health Stroke Scale; N—number; (%)—percentage.