Patient characteristics
| Characteristic | AD (n=92) | FTD (n=63) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex, male, n (%) | 43 (53.35) | 38 (46.91) |
| Age at onset, mean (SD) | ||
| Male | 56.46 (5.84) | 55.73 (6.04) |
| Female | 56.24 (5.99) | 55.60 (6.42) |
| Education, years, mean (SD) | 11.08 (3.30) | 11.01 (2.96) |
| Family history of dementia, n (%) | 15 (16.48) | 20 (31.75)* |
| Cerebrovascular risk factors present, n (%) | 20 (21.98) | 28 (44.44)** |
| Depression, n (%) | 10 (10.99) | 14 (22.22)** |
| Cancer, n (%) | 2 (2.17) | 3 (4.76) |
| MMSE, mean (SD) | 21 (7) | 21 (7) |
| TFC, mean (SD) | 8·7 (2.6) | 7·2 (2.7) |
| GDS, mean (SD) | 3·3 (1.1) | 3·9 (1.1) |
| Deceased, n (%) | 25 (27.17) | 32 (50.79)** |
AD, Alzheimer's disease; FTD, fronto-temporal dementia; MMSE, mini-mental state exam; TFC, total functional capacity; GDS, Global Deterioration Scale.
*p Value <0.05.
**p Value<0.01.