Table 4.
Comparisons of clinical characteristics, NIHSS scores and infarction volume between the distal FHV group and other groups with PCA occlusion
| Distal FHV | Proximal FHV and others | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 9 | 9 | |
| Male gender | 6 (66.7) | 3 (33.3) | 0.346 |
| Age, years | 60.6± 13.9 | 61.6 ± 19.3 | 0.901 |
| Hypertension | 4 (44.4) | 6 (66.7) | 0.637 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 (33.3) | 3 (33.3) | 1.00 |
| Initial NIHSS | 5.89± 6.27 | 3.00 ± 2.00 | 0.395 |
| Follow-up NIHSS | 3.89± 5.49 | 2.44 ± 1.67 | 0.892 |
| Difference in NIHSS | 2.00± 2.18 | 0.56 ± 1.01 | 0.04 |
| Infarction volume, ml | 8.3 ± 8.7 | 16.8 ± 17.6 | 0.387 |
Data are expressed as the mean ± SD or as number (%).