TABLE 1.
Baseline characteristics of the patients
| Characteristics | NXS group (n = 60) | Control group (n = 60) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.1 ± 13.4 | 58.9 ± 11.3 | .098 |
| Male sex | 39 (65.0%) | 39 (65.0%) | 1.000 |
| Heart rate (n/min) | 82.6 ± 15.1 | 80.1 ± 18.7 | .570 |
| Temperature (℃) | 36.8 ± 0.6 | 36.9 ± 0.9 | .562 |
| Systolic pressure (mmHg) | 163.8 ± 24.2 | 153.2 ± 23.4 | .017 |
| Diastolic pressure (mmHg) | 98.0 ± 19.8 | 86.9 ± 15.8 | .001 |
| Cause of SICH | |||
| Hypertension | 35 (58.3%) | 38 (63.3%) | .497 |
| Intracranial aneurysm or AVM | 23 (38.3%) | 18 (30.0%) | |
| Others | 2 (3.3%) | 4 (6.7%) | |
| Baseline NIHSS score | 17.2 ± 8.1 | 13.7 ± 10.1 | .039 |
| Hematoma volume (ml) | 34.2 ± 18.5 | 31.1 ± 28.0 | .473 |
| Baseline cerebral edema score | 3.1 ± 1.0 | 3.0 ± 0.9 | .428 |
Abbreviations: AVM, arteriovenous malformation; NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; SICH, spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.