Table 2:
Clinical, imaging, and transfer variables pre- and post-CTA protocol implementationa
| Pre-CTA, n = 167 (%) | Post-CTA, n = 207 (%) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIHSS score at SH (IQR) | 12 (8–19) | 12 (8–18) | .678 |
| Late window | 14 (8) | 42 (20) | .001 |
| Off hours (7 PM–7 AM) | 53 (32) | 61 (30) | .653 |
| CTA performed at SH | 25 (15)b | 144 (70) | < .001 |
| LVO identified at SH | 13 (8) | 81 (39) | < .001 |
| tPA administered at SH | 93 (60) | 96 (68) | .185 |
| Transferred to hub hospital | 46 (26) | 73 (35) | .119 |
| Retained at SH | 74 (44) | 95 (46) | .834 |
| Retained at SH, of those in early window | 65 (43) | 81 (49) | .260 |
a
Count and percent are reported.
b
Includes 3 patients who underwent MRA. Late window was defined as >4.5 hours from LKW at telestroke consult start time.