Research Article

The Triglyceride Paradox in Stroke Survivors: A Prospective Study

Table 1

Study population characteristics.

Characteristics(Number of patients) = 334

Age (years)Median 74 (IQR 62–81.25)
Gender
 Male185 (55.4%)
 Female149 (44.6%)
Prior treatment with statins115 (34.4%)
Stroke severity (NIHSS)Median 4 (IQR 2–9)
Functional outcome at
discharge (mRs)
Median 3 (IQR 2–4)
Death within 3 months32 (9.6%)