Cardiovascular risk factors in 26 patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage and 104 matched controls
| Cases (n=26) | Controls (n=104) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Overall p values. HDL, high density lipoprotein. | |||
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 53.1 (13.7) | 53.2 (13.9) | Matching factor |
| Male sex (%) | 52.4 | 52.4 | Matching factor |
| Proportion of smokers | 0.003* | ||
| Current smokers (%) | 73.1 | 41.3 | |
| Previous smokers (%) | 15.4 | 23.1 | |
| Never smokers (%) | 11.5 | 35.6 | |
| Coffee consumption (cups/day) | 0.004 | ||
| ≤5 (%) | 15.4 | 40.4 | |
| >5 (%) | 84.6 | 59.7 | |
| Mean (SD) blood pressure (mm Hg) | |||
| Systolic | 154.0 (32.5) | 136.3 (23.3) | 0.017 |
| Diastolic | 86.6 (16.1) | 78.8 (12.4) | 0.03 |
| Mean (SD) serum lipids (mmol/l) | |||
| Total cholesterol | 6.4 (1.2) | 6.6 (1.2) | NS |
| HDL cholesterol | 1.5 (0.5) | 1.6 (0.4) | NS |
| Mean (SD) body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.1 (3.6) | 25.1 (3.9) | NS |