Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of the 343 consecutive patients evaluated
| Characteristic (n = 343) | |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| White | 84.4% |
| Black or Afro descendant | 3.8% |
| Mean age ± SD, years | 71.1 ± 14.4 |
| Hypertension | 59.7% |
| Diabetes mellitus | 33.7% |
| Dyslipidemia | 28.8% |
| Smoking prior to 1st month | 13.4% |
| Atrial fibrillation | 18.9% |
| Prior stroke | 26.5% |
| Coronary artery disease | 17.9% |
| Current stroke | 70.8% |
| Current transient ischemic attack | 29.2% |
Risk factors were considered if noted on the patient's chart or if medications for known risk factors were used before hospital admission or at discharge.