Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of BAOD survivors.
| Risk Factors | N (28) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 28 | 100% |
| Dyslipidemia | 22 | 79% |
| Transient ischemic attack | 13 | 46% |
| Diabetes mellitus | 13 | 46% |
| Smoking | 12 | 43% |
| Obesity | 6 | 21% |
| Heart disease | 10 | 36% |
| Prior stroke | 10 | 36% |
| Alcoholism | 6 | 21% |
| Migraine | 4 | 14% |
| Family history of stroke | 5 | 18% |
| Contraceptive use | 1 | 4% |
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| Lesion location | N (28) | % |
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| Cerebellum | 20 | 71% |
| Brainstem | 19 | 68% |
| Occipital | 11 | 39% |
| Thalamus | 10 | 36% |
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| Stenosis location | N (28) | % |
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| Proximal | 20 | 71% |
| Medial | 11 | 39% |
| Distal | 8 | 29% |
| Multiple | 8 | 29% |
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| Severity of stenosis | N (28) | % |
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| Mild | 7 | 25% |
| Moderate | 8 | 29% |
| Severe | 10 | 36% |
| Occlusion | 3 | 11% |
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| Mood | N (28) | % |
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| Depression | 6 | 22% |
| Anxiety | 6 | 22% |