Table 2.
Stroke Characteristics of Subjects (N = 459) by Sex, Kansas City Stroke Study, 1995–1998
| Stroke Characteristic | Women (n=245) | Men (n=214) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median NIHSSascores | 6 | 5 | |
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| No.(%) | No.(%) | ||
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| Stroke severity | |||
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| NIHSS 0–5 (minor) | 121 (49.4) | 116 (54.2) | .49 |
| NIHSS 6–13 (moderate) | 92 (37.6) | 76 (35.5) | |
| NIHSS ≥14 (major) | 32 (13.1) | 22 (10.3) | |
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| Location of stroke | |||
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| Right hemisphere | 117 (47.8) | 86 (40.2) | .49 |
| Left hemisphere | 110 (44.9) | 106 (49.5) | |
| Brain stem | 13 (5.3) | 16 (7.5) | |
| Cerebellum | 4 (1.6) | 5 (2.3) | |
| Bilateral | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.5) | |
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| Stroke type | |||
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| Cerebral infarction | 231 (94.3) | 199 (93.0) | .57 |
| Intracerebral hemorrhage | 14 (5.7) | 15 (7.0) | |
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| Stroke symptoms experienced | |||
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| Slurred speech | 116 (48.5)b | 96 (44.9) | .43 |
| Weakness and numbness in legs/arms | 179 (74.9)b | 174 (81.3) | .10 |
| Blurred or decreased vision | 38 (15.9)b | 29 (13.6) | .48 |
| Difficulty walking | 133 (55.7)b | 120 (56.1) | .93 |
| Difficulty talking or understanding | 69 (28.9)b | 59 (27.6) | .76 |
a
NIHSS indicates National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.
b
Missing data in six cases.