Age matched comparison between focal ischaemic and senile sclerotic groups
| Focal ischaemic (FI) | Senile sclerotic (SS) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 22 | 22 | |
| Age (years) (mean (SD)) | 72.7 (7.4) | 75.4 (7.3) | ns |
| Sex (n (%)) | |||
| Male | 8 (36.4) | 11 (50) | |
| Female | 14 (63.6) | 11 (50) | ns |
| Hypertension (n (%)) | 4 (18.2) | 10 (45.4) | 0.05 |
| Ischaemic heart disease (n (%)) | 0 | 5 (22.7) | 0.02 |
| Diabetes (n (%)) | 0 | 3 (13.6) | ns |
| Cerebral ischaemic disease (n (%)) | 1 (4.5) | 2 (9.1) | ns |
| CVS disease score (mean (SD)) | 0.27 (0.55) | 1.00 (0.98) | 0.004 |
| Thyroid disease (n (%)) | 2 (9.1) | 5 (22.7) | ns |
| Vasospasm (n (%)) | 14 (63.6) | 9 (40.9) | ns |
| Migraine (n (%)) | 5 (22.7) | 2 (9.1) | ns |
| Cold extremities (n (%)) | 15 (68.2) | 7 (31.8) | 0.02 |
| Vasospasm score (mean (SD)) | 1.55 (0.96) | 0.82 (1.00) | 0.02 |
ns = no significant differences.
↵Pearson’s χ2 or Fisher’s exact test for categorical data; Student’s t-test for continuous data.
↵Hypertension was more prevalent in the senile sclerotic group in comparison with the age matched focal ischaemic group.
↵Ischaemic heart disease was more prevalent in the senile sclerotic group in comparison with the age matched focal ischaemic group.
↵The cardiovascular disease score was greater for the senile sclerotic group in comparison with the age matched focal ischaemic group.
↵Cold extremities were more common in the focal ischaemic group in comparison with the age matched senile sclerotic group.
↵The vasospasm score was greater for the focal ischaemic group in comparison with the age matched senile sclerotic group.