Table 8:
Characteristics of Studies Reporting on Urgent Care Provided in Hospital Settings Following Transient Ischemic Attack
| Author, Year | Country | Study design | Number of Patients | Mean Age, Years (SD) | Follow-Up, Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross et al, 2007 (23) | United States | RCT | 149 | ED: 68.4 (15.3) Inpatient: 67.7 (15.4) |
3 |
| Martinez-Martinez et al, 2013 (24) | Spain | Prospective cohort (Comparative) | 211 | TIA clinic: 65.73 (15.8) In-hospital: 67.91 (15.2) |
3 |
| Kehdi et al, 2008 (25) | Australia | Registry (Comparative) | 2,535 | Admitted: 70 (14.1) Discharged: 67.9 (15.8) |
12 |
| Calvet et al, 2007 (26) | France | Prospective cohort (Single arm) | 203 | 61.2 (16) | 3 |
Abbreviations: ED, emergency department; RCT, randomized controlled trial; SD, standard deviation; TIA, transient ischemic attack.