ACE and Stroke: There were significant differences among the six groups according to Hct levels in age, BMI, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, HbA1c, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), prevalence of hypertension, prevalence of previous coronary heart disease, prevalence of previous stroke, current smokers, use of antiplatelets, use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker, use of β-blockers, use of diuretics, use of statins, and use of insulin.