Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of patients with accurate diagnosis versus misdiagnosis via teleneurology.
| Variable | Accurate diagnosis N = 739 | Misdiagnosis N = 135 | value of p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean years (SD) | 64.6 (15.19) | 60.82 (17.3) | <0.0103 |
| Female, n (%) | 383 (51.8) | 90 (66.7) | 0.0013 |
| NIHSS >10, n (%) | 174 (24.4) | 21 (16.4) | <0.0414 |
| Comorbidities, n (%) | |||
| Smoking | 295 (40.1) | 46 (34.1) | 0.1816 |
| Hypertension | 596 (80.1) | 105 (77.8) | 0.5394 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 296 (40.1) | 57 (42.2) | 0.6375 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 356 (48.2) | 62 (45.9) | 0.6306 |
| Coronary artery disease | 182 (24.6) | 30 (22.2) | 0.5455 |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 217 (29.4) | 48 (35.6) | 0.155 |
| tPA administered, n (%) | 189 (25.6) | 15 (11.1) | <0.0001 |
| Bleeding post TPA | 22 (11.6) | 1 (6.7) | 1 |
| Consult duration, mins | 17 (9–24) | 19 (11–29) | 0.0304 |
Clinical characteristics of patients with accurate diagnosis versus misdiagnosis. NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; tPA, tissue plasminogen activator. Bold indicates a significant p value.