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Study population characteristics.
| Characteristics | (Number of patients) N = 334 |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | Median 74 (IQR 62–81.25) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 185 (55.4%) |
| Female | 149 (44.6%) |
| Prior treatment with statins | 115 (34.4%) |
| Stroke severity (NIHSS) | Median 4 (IQR 2–9) |
| Functional outcome at discharge (mRs) |
Median 3 (IQR 2–4) |
| Death within 3 months | 32 (9.6%) |
