Table 1. Basic characteristics.
| Variables | Statin (n = 93) | Control (n = 116) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sex (%) | 62(66.7) | 71(60.7) | 0.37 |
| Age, y | 61 ± 9 | 60 ± 8 | 0.38 |
| Number of aneurysms (median) | 1 (1–2) | 1 (1–2) | 0.71 |
| Previous SAH (%) | 7 (7.5) | 9 (7.7) | 0.96 |
| Previous ischemic stroke (%) | 2 (2.2) | 2 (1.7) | 1.00 |
| Hypertension (%) | 41 (44.1) | 43 (36.8) | 0.28 |
| Current smoker (%) | 15 (16.1) | 27 (23.1) | 0.21 |
| Excessive alcohol intake (%) | 6 (6.5) | 14 (12.0) | 0.18 |
| Family history of SAH (%) | 5 (5.4) | 13 (11.2) | 0.14 |
| Systolic pressure, mmHg | 133.2 ± 16.2 | 128.0 ± 16.5 | 0.03 |
| Diastolic pressure, mmHg | 78.6 ± 11.8 | 76.8 ± 11.9 | 0.28 |
SAH: subarachnoid hemorrhage.