Table 1.
Demographics including vascular risk factors
| Demographics | All patients (n = 131) | Treated at CSC (n = 42) | Treated at CH (n=89) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age - years (SD) | 67.7 ±15.2 | 67.4 ±16.8 | 68.0 ±14.5 |
| Male - no. (%) | 64 (48.9) | 19 (45.2) | 45 (50.6) |
| NIHSS at presentation (SD) | 10.3 ±6.6 | 9.9 ±5.3 | 11 ±7.6 |
| Past Medical History - no. (%) | |||
| Atrial Fib/Atrial Flutter | 35 (26.7) | 8 (19.0) | 27 (30.3) |
| Hypertension | 90 (68.7) | 26 (29.2) | 63 (70.8) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 31 (23.7) | 5 (11.9) | 26 (29.2)* |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 26 (19.9) | 8 (19.1) | 18 (20.2) |
| CHF (Ejection fraction <35%) | 12 (9.2) | 4 (9.5) | 8 (9.0) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 39 (37.4) | 15 (35.7) | 34 (38.2) |
| Ischemic Stroke | 22 (16.8) | 9 (21.4) | 13 (14.6) |
| TIA | 8 (6.1) | 5 (11.9) | 3 (3.4) |
| Valvular heart disease | 10 (7.6) | 2 (4.8) | 8 (9.0) |
| Smoking | 27 (21.1) | 12 (29.3) | 15 (17.2) |
CSC = comprehensive stroke center; CH = community hospital; NIHSS = National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; tPA = tissue plasminogen activator; LSN = last seen normal; CHF = congestive heart failure; TIA = transient ischemic attack
*
p < 0.05