Demographics and baseline clinical features of the cohort
| Control Group (No.) (%) | Intervention Group (No.) (%) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) (yr) | 66 ± 7.3 | 57 ± 12.2 | .075 |
| Sex ratio (M/F) | 6:4 | 8:2 | .329 |
| Hemiparesis (L/R) | 5:5 | 6:4 | .653 |
| Thrombolysis | 0 | 1 (10) | .305 |
| Hypertension | 5 (50) | 5 (50) | 1 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 (60) | 7 (70) | .63 |
| Dyslipidemia | 9 (90) | 8 (80) | .53 |
| Smoking | 1 (10) | 5 (50) | .051 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 0 | 2 (20) | .13 |
| Coronary artery disease | 1 (10) | 2 (20) | .53 |
| Mean baseline NIHSS score | 10.5 | 10.6 | .94 |
Note:—L indicates left; R, right.