Table 1. Study sample.
| Stroke (n=748) | TIA (n=440) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 75 (12) | 73 (13) |
| Males | 370 (49) | 194 (44) |
| Previous MI* | 97 (13) | 51 (12) |
| Previous angina* | 119 (16) | 73 (17) |
| Previous stroke* | 150 (20) | 53 (12) |
| History of hypertension* | 450 (60) | 227 (52) |
| History of atrial fibrillation* | 144 (19) | 68 (15) |
| History of diabetes* | 78 (10) | 58 (13) |
| NIHSS score†, median (IQR) | 3 (0-7) | 0 (0) |
| Minor stroke (NIHSS 0 to 3) | 436 (59) | |
| Moderate stroke (NIHSS 4 to 10) | 169 (23) | |
| Severe stroke (NIHSS > 10) | 133 (18) | |
| Stroke type | ||
| Ischaemic | 618 (83) | |
| Intracerebral haemorrhage | 54 (11) | |
| Subarachnoid haemorrhage | 38 (5) | |
| Unknown stroke | 38 (3) | |
| Recurrent stroke after initial event at | ||
| 6 months | 83 (11) | 42 (10) |
| 5 years | 151 (20) | 70 (16) |
| Coronary event after initial event at | ||
| 6 months | 15 (2) | 10 (2) |
| 5 years | 47 (6) | 43 (10) |
All data expressed as no. (%), except were specified. IQR-Interquartile range.
*
Missing – Stroke: 4, TIA: 1
†
Missing (due to late presentation or events occurring out of area) – Stroke: 10, TIA: 2