Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of SOS Care and control patients
| Variable | Cases (n = 45) | Controls (n = 45) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 26 (57.8) | 26 (57.8) | 1.0 |
| Age, mean ± SD | 70.4 ± 14.1 | 70.5 ± 13.6 | 0.939 |
| Body mass index, median (IQR) | 26 (24–28) | 25 (24–29) | 0.825 |
| Acute ischemic stroke, n (%) | 37 (82.2) | 37 (82.2) | 1.0 |
| NIHSS, median (IQR) | 2 (1–5) | 5 (1–12) | 0.029 |
| Previous Stroke/TIA, n (%) | 5 (11.1) | 9 (20.0) | 0.384a |
| Systemic thrombolysis, n (%) | 10 (22.2) | 10 (22.2) | 1.0a |
| Vascular risk factors, n (%) | |||
| Arterial hypertension | 41 (91.1) | 45 (100) | 0.117a |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 38 (84.4) | 39 (86.7) | 1.0a |
| Nicotine | 13 (28.9) | 8 (17.8) | 0.319a |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 (31.1) | 14 (31.1) | 1.0 |
| Coronary artery disease | 4 (8.9) | 12 (26.7) | 0.051a |
| Atrial fibrillation | 8 (17.8) | 13 (28.9) | 0.319a |
IQR, interquartile range; NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; TIA, transient ischemic attack.
a
Fisher's Exact test.