Table 1. Basic characteristics of the subjects.
| Patient characteristics | NC (n=35) | CSVD (n=38) | CSVDCI (n=40) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (M/F) | 18/17 | 18/20 | 21/19 |
| Age (y) | 68.00±3.80 | 69.01±4.00 | 67.50±5.96 |
| Education (y) | 9.75±2.32 | 9.60±2.47 | 9.44±2.50 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.38±2.12 | 22.18±2.03 | 21.28±2.08 |
| Smoking | 17 (48.6) | 17 (44.7) | 18 (45.0) |
| Drinking | 15 (42.9) | 14 (36.8) | 16 (40.0) |
| Hypertension | 12 (34.2) | 13 (34.2) | 14 (35.0) |
| Diabetes | 10 (28.6) | 9 (23.68) | 11 (27.5) |
| Coronary heart disease | 8 (20.0) | 7 (17.5) | 10 (25.0) |
NC, normal controls; CSVD, cerebral small vessel disease; CSVDCI, CSVD cognitive impairment; M/F, male/female.