Table 2 A comparison of risk factors in TIA patients versus new stroke patients

Hypertension

122(77.2)

12(80.0)

Diabetes

61(38.6)

4(26.7)

Stable angina

10(6.3)

2(13.3)

Unstable angina

9(5.7)

2(13.3)

Previous myocardial infarction

23(14.6)

0(0.0)

Congestive heart failure

5(3.2)

0(0.0)

Peripheral vascular disease

2(1.3)

5(33.3)

Hypercholesterolemia

72(45.6)

6(40.0)

Obesity

18(11.4)

1(6.7)

Coagulopathy

6(3.8)

1(6.7)

Atrial fibrillation

8(5.1)

1(6.7)

History of smoking

33(20.9)

3(20.0)

Prior use of at least one Medication (for any disease)

119(75.3)

13(86.7)