Table 3.
Baseline Characteristics and Process Measures within Intervention Group
| Variable | ESCAPE eligible (n=42) | ESCAPE ineligible (N=14) |
|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||
| Age -yr | ||
| Median | 71 | 67 |
| IQR | 62-78 | 40-77 |
| Female sex – no. (%) | 24 (57.1%) | 4 (28.6%) |
| Clinical characteristics | ||
| NIHSS Score* | ||
| Median | 16 | 14 |
| IQR | (11-20) | (5-18) |
| Treatment with IV alteplase no. (%) | 21 (50%) | 6 (43%) |
| Imaging Characteristics | ||
| ASPECTS on CT | 8 (7-9) | 10 (8-10) |
*
Scores on National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) range from 0 to 42, with higher scores indicating more severe neurologic deficits