Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics
| Characteristic | SR (n = 85) | NSR (n = 65) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 67.5±14.5 | 63.1±15.5 | 0.072 |
| Male gender | 47 (55) | 32 (49) | 0.461 |
| Hypertension | 67 (79) | 52 (80) | 0.860 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 20 (24) | 20 (31) | 0.320 |
| Dyslipidemia | 26 (31) | 17 (26) | 0.552 |
| Current smoker | 21 (25) | 12 (18) | 0.365 |
| NIHSS upon admission | 18.5±6.7 | 18.4±5.6 | 0.881 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 34 (40) | 25 (38) | 0.848 |
| LKN to groin puncture, min | 257±66.63 | 258±64.43 | 0.926 |
Values are presented as mean ± SD or n (%).
NIHSS = National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; LKN = last known normal.