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Demographic characteristics of ischemic stroke patients and control group.
| Variable | Controls, n = 165 | IS, n = 154 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 37.2 ± 10.8 | 36.8 ± 10.6 | 0.7a |
| Sex (male/female) | 69/96 | 69/85 | 0.7b |
| Smoking (n, %) | 29 (17.6) | 43 (27.9) | 0.03b |
| SBP (mmHg) | 117 ± 18 | 119 ± 25 | 0.4a |
| DBP (mmHg) | 75 ± 8.4 | 78 ± 18 | 0.1a |
aIndependent t-test. The data represent mean ± standard deviation (SD). bFisher exact test.
