Table 2. Baseline Demographics of 546 Participants Admitted for Ischemic Stroke Who Were and Were Not Treated at GWTG-Stroke Hospitals.
| Characteristic | No. (%) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Treated at GWTG-Stroke Hospital (n = 339) | Treated at GWTG-Stroke Hospital (n = 207) | ||
| Age, mean (SD), y | 73 (9) | 74 (8) | .31 |
| Age ≥65 y | 281 (82.9) | 183 (88.4) | .08 |
| African American/black | 148 (43.7) | 93 (44.9) | .77 |
| Men | 161 (47.5) | 100 (48.3) | .85 |
| History | |||
| Hypertension | 302 (89.1) | 179 (86.5) | .36 |
| Dyslipidemia | 299 (88.2) | 178 (86.0) | .45 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 126 (37.2) | 86 (41.5) | .31 |
| Coronary artery disease | 132 (38.9) | 84 (40.6) | .70 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 66 (19.5) | 47 (22.7) | .37 |
| Impaired cognition | 48 (14.2) | 26 (12.6) | .60 |
| Current smoker | 68 (20.1) | 44 (21.3) | .74 |
| Resident of the Stroke Belt | 206 (60.8) | 97 (46.9) | .002 |
| ≥High school education | 277 (82.0) | 177 (85.5) | .28 |
| Income < $20 000 | 76 (22.4) | 44 (21.3) | .75 |
Abbreviaton: GWTG-Stroke, Get With The Guidelines–Stroke.