Table 1.
Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients with acute ischemic stroke (n = 50).
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic data | ||
| Age (years) | 56.72 ± 11.83 | 29–75 |
| Gender Male | 28 (56%) | |
| Gender Female | 22 (44%) | |
| NIHSS score at time of admission | 7.60 ± 3.92 | 2–18 |
| TSH level at time of admission | 2.48 ± 2.61 | 0.10–9 |
| Low (<0.4) | 16 (32%) | |
| Normal (0.4–4) | 25 (50%) | |
| High (>4) | 9 (18%) | |
| TOAST Classification | ||
| Large vessel atherosclerosis | 14 (28%) | |
| Small vessel occlusion | 10 (20%) | |
| Cardio-embolic source | 9 (18%) | |
| Others etiologies | 11 (22%) | |
| Undetermined etiologies | 6 (12%) | |
| MMSE | 26.64 ± 1.37 | 25–29 |
| mRS after 3 months | 1.64 ± 1.19 | 0–5 |
| Discontinuation of rehabilitation | ||
| Yes | 27 (54%) | |
| No | 23 (46%) | |
| Social support using MSPSS | 5.40 ± 1.17 | 2.0–11 |
| Post stroke depression using HADS-D | 6.35 ± 4.03 | 0–16 |
| No depression | 32 (64%) | |
| Mild Depression | 5 (10%) | |
| Moderate Depression | 7 (14%) | |
| Severe Depression | 6 (12%) | |
| Post stroke anxiety using HADS-A | 9.01 ± 4.24 | 0–21 |
| No Anxiety | 36 (72%) | |
| Mild Anxiety | 6 (12%) | |
| Moderate Anxiety | 7 (14%) | |
| Severe Anxiety | 3 (6%) |
Note. NIHSS=Neurological Institute of Health Stroke Scale; TSH=Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; MMSE=Mini Mental State Examination; mRS=Modified Rankin Scale; MSPSS=Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support; HADS=Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.