Table 2.
The relationship between TCM symptoms & signs and NIHSS score
| TCM symptom & signs | Correlation coefficient (r2) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Limb flaccid paralysis | 0.451 | 0.000 |
| Incontinence of urinary | 0.325 | 0.000 |
| Cough due to drinking | 0.308 | 0.000 |
| Respiratory rude | 0.272 | 0.000 |
| Irritability | 0.255 | 0.000 |
| Anxiety | 0.249 | 0.000 |
| Analeptic | 0.186 | 0.000 |
| Stiffness and tension in the limbs | 0.132 | 0.003 |
| Purple lips | 0.108 | 0.017 |
| Salivation | 0.090 | 0.047 |
| Tinnitus | −0.099 | 0.028 |
| Thirst with desire to hot drink | −0.104 | 0.022 |
| Frequent micturition | −0.107 | 0.018 |
| Dry mouth | −0.117 | 0.009 |
| Circumrotating | −0.141 | 0.002 |
| Dizziness | −0.193 | 0.000 |
TCM traditional Chinese medicine. Significant difference, P < 0.05