TABLE 1.
Patient Demographics and Characteristicsa
| Variable | No. (%) of Total |
|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD, y | 48.6 ± 22.1 |
| Male | 99 (58.2) |
| Comorbidities | |
| Smoker | 42 (25.9) |
| Coronary artery disease | 21 (12.7) |
| Vascular disease | 53 (31.7) |
| HIV | 3 (1.8) |
| History of cancer | 77 (46.1) |
| Presenting symptoms and signs | |
| Headaches | 68 (40.7) |
| Cognitive decline | 85 (50.3) |
| Behavioral change | 63 (37.5) |
| Hallucinations | 10 (6.0) |
| Focal weakness | 68 (40.5) |
| Myoclonus | 6 (3.6) |
| Seizures | 57 (33.7) |
| Medications on consultation | |
| Aspirin | 41 (24.6) |
| Clopidogrel | 7 (4.2) |
| Coumadin | 7 (4.2) |
| NSAIDs | 8 (4.9) |
| Steroids | 60 (36.4) |
a
HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.