Table 1 Basic characteristics of study participants
Characteristics | Patients (n = 14) | Controls (n = 15) | p- Values |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 63.6 (6.246) | 62.4 (5.804) | .584 |
Sex | |||
Male: Female | 9:5 | 10:5 | >.99 |
Education (years) | 9.86 (2.742) | 9.00 (2.535) | .389 |
Risk factors (%) | |||
Hypertension | 11 (78.6) | 8 (53.3) | .245 |
Diabetes mellitus | 6 (42.9) | 5 (33.3) | .710 |
Ischaemic heart disease | 3 (21.4) | 2 (13.3) | .651 |
Hypercholesterolemia | 5 (35.7) | 4 (26.7) | .700 |
Smoking | 6 (42.9) | 6 (40) | >.99 |