VaD group (n = 20)

Control (n = 20)

P value

Age (yrs.)

Min.-maximum

62.0 - 69.0

61.0 - 69.0

Mean ± SD

66.05 ± 2.04

65.25 ± 2.22

0.243

Sex

Female

10 (50%)

10 (50%)

1.000

Male

10 (50%)

10 (50%)

BMI

Min.-maximum

19.7 - 26.8

19.5 - 25.0

Mean ± SD

23.81 ± 2.32

22.29 ± 1.69

0.026*