Table 1 Clinical variables
Recent Stroke/TIA n = 17 | Stable Disease n = 17 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender, n = F | 6 (35%) | 6 (35%) | |
Age at FMD scan, years | 64.2 ± 13.0 | 64.7 ± 11.7 | 0.23 |
Medical History | |||
Myocardial Infarction | 2 (12%) | 1 (6%) | 1.0 |
Hypertension | 15 (89%) | 15 (89%) | 1.0 |
Hypercholesterolaemia | 11 (65%) | 12 (71%) | 0.71 |
Diabetes | 2 (12%) | 3 (18%) | 1.0 |
Smoking | 9 (53%) | 9 (53%) | 1.0 |
Prior Therapy | |||
Antihypertensive | 12 (71%) | 14 (83%) | 0.6 |
Lipid Lowering | 12 (71%) | 11 (65%) | 0.72 |
Clinical Variables | |||
Clinical Syndrome TACS | 1 (6%) | 2 (12%) | |
PACS | 6 (35%) | 4 (24%) | |
LACS | 4 (24%) | 6 (35%) | |
POCS | 2 (12%) | 1 (6%) | |
TIA | 4 (24%) | 4 (24%) | |
SBP, mmHg | 139.9 ± 21.0 | 138.9 ± 18.7 | 0.86 |
DBP, mm Hg | 84.1 ± 13.6 | 79.6 ± 14.7 | 0.21 |
Cholesterol, mmolL-1 | 3.9 ± 0.9 | 4.2 ± 0.9 | 0.44 |
Triglycerides, | 1.1 ± 0.3 | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 0.25 |
HDL, mmolL-1 | 2.1 ± 1.1 | 2.2 ± 0.6 | 0.77 |
LDL, mmolL-1 | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 1.4 ± 0.6 | 0.52 |