Table 1 Demographic data and risk factors
| Â | DCS/NMES | Active NMES | Sham NMES |
|---|---|---|---|
No: 16 | No: 16 | No: 16 | |
Age (years) mean ± SD Range | 63.67 ± 13.70 (43–95) | 66.07 ± 12.70 (42–88) | 59.44 ± 13.93 (17–77) |
Sex (females) | 10 (62.5%) | 5 (31.3%) | 9 (56.3%) |
Smoking | 5 (31.3%) | 7 (43.8%) | 7 (43.8%) |
Diabetes | 8 (50.0%) | 10 (62.5%) | 3 (18.8%) |
Heart disease | 3 (18.8%) | 9 (56.3%) | 6 (37.5%) |
Hypertension | 14 (87.5%) | 14 (87.5%) | 7 (43.8%) |
Previous stroke | 7 (43.8%) | 3 (18.8%) | 3 (18.8%) |