Characteristic | Exp (n = 20) | Con (n = 20) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (yrs) | 63.0 ± 7.5 | 66.2 ± 6.2 | 0.16a |
Gender (M/F, n) | 14/6 | 17/3 | 0.45b |
Time since stroke (d) | 60.5 ± 35.5 | 56.5 ± 33.3 | 0.73a |
Stroke lesion(n) | |||
cortex/subcortex/cortex and subcortex | 0/15/5 | 1/14/5 | 1.00b |
Paretic side (L/R, n) | 12/8 | 10/10 | 0.53b |
Stroke Risk Factors (n) | |||
Hypertension | 20 | 18 | 0.49b |
Diabetes mellitus | 10 | 8 | 0.53b |
Atrial fibrillation | 2 | 1 | 1.00b |
Hyperlipoidemia | 2 | 1 | 1.00b |