Patient characteristics and additional QOL related parameters
| Cases (n = 35) | Controls (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (range) (years) | 55.2 (31–70) | 55.5 (29–67) |
| Men (%) | 10 (29%) | 13 (38%) |
| Mean interval after screening (months) | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Mean interval since SAH (years) | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| QOL related parameters | n = 34 (percentage) | n = 33 |
| Rankin score | ||
| 0 | 15 (44%) | 18 (55%) |
| 1 | 10 (29%) | 10 (30%) |
| 2 | 7 (21%) | 4 (12%) |
| 3 | 2 (5.8%) | 1 (3%) |
| Repeated SAH | 1 (3%) | 0 (0%) |
| Ischaemic stroke/TIA* | 3 (8.8%) | 3 (9.1%) |
| Dysphasia | 0 (0%) | 2 (6.1%) |
| Focal deficits | 5 (15%) | 3 (9.1%) |
| Cognitive impairment (mild) | 22 (65%) | 24 (73%) |
| Educational background | ||
| Primary school or less | 18 (53%) | 11 (33%) |
| Secondary school/vocational training | 10 (29%) | 15 (46%) |
| Higher education or university | 6 (18%) | 7 (21%) |
| Cultural background | ||
| White | 33 | 34 |
| Non-white | 1 (3%) | 0 (0%) |