Table 1.
Baseline characteristics, vascular risk factors, and premorbid medication in patients with definite ischaemic stroke, by territory
| Carotid stroke (n=759) | Vertebrobasilar stroke (n=275) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 75·9 (11·8) | 73·3 (13·1) | 0·002 |
| Male sex | 372 (49%) | 133 (48%) | 0·88 |
| Hypertension | 450 (59 %) | 173 (63%) | 0·31 |
| Diabetes | 85 (11 %) | 35 (13%) | 0·51 |
| Angina or myocardial infarction | 145 (19%) | 64 (23%) | 0·16 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 59 (8%) | 28 (10%) | 0·25 |
| Previously diagnosed atrial fibrillation | 156 (21%) | 50 (18%) | 0·43 |
| Current smoker | 107 (14%) | 34 (12%) | 0·54 |
| Previous TIA | 65 (9%) | 20 (7%) | 0·61 |
| Previous stroke | 126 (17%) | 33 (12%) | 0·08 |
| Previous antiplatelet treatment | 336 (44%) | 109 (40%) | 0·20 |
| Previous statin treatment | 168 (22%) | 61 (22%) | 1·0 |
| Previous antihypertensive treatment | 443 (58%) | 171 (62%) | 0·28 |
Data are number of patients (%) or mean (SD). TIA=transient ischaemic attack.