Clinical characteristics of study population
| Characteristics | Mean or No. (%) | Range (if Applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 45.0 ± 16.1 | 14–70 |
| Male sex | 21 (87.5) | |
| Weight (kg) | 75.1 ± 8.5 | 60–90 |
| Height (cm) | 171.2 ± 5.5 | 160–183 |
| Smoking | 10 (41.7) | |
| Hypertension | 13 (54.2) | |
| Diabetes | 6 (25) | |
| High-density lipoprotein (mmol/L) | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 0.5–1.8 |
| Low-density lipoprotein (mmol/L) | 2.3 ± 0.8 | 1.0–5.7 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 4.0 ± 1.1 | 2.2–7.8 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 1.5 ± 0.7 | 0.6–3.0 |
| Headache | 4 (16.7) | |
| Neck pain | 3 (12.5) | |
| Ischemic stroke | 20 (83.3) | |
| Transient ischemic attack | 4 (16.7) |