Table 1:
Baseline characteristics in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated by ADAPT or a conventional stent retriever front-line approacha
| Solitaire Group (n = 119) | ADAPT Group (n = 124) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) (mean) | 65.5 ± 14.7 | 64.3 ± 15.7 | .52 |
| Men | 55 (46.2) | 61 (49.1) | .64 |
| Medical history | |||
| Hypertension | 56 (47.5) | 72 (59.0) | .073 |
| Diabetes | 7 (5.9) | 21 (17.2) | .007 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 31 (26.3) | 32 (26.2) | .99 |
| Current smoking | 20 (18.4) | 27 (22.1) | .48 |
| Antithrombotic therapy | 43 (36.1) | 44 (35.8) | .95 |
| NIHSS score (mean) | 15.9 ± 6.1 | 15.9 ± 6.5 | .99 |
| ASPECTS value at admission (median) (IQR) | 8 (7–10) | 9 (8–10) | .64 |
| Occlusion site | |||
| ICA (isolated or tandem with MCA) | 32 (26.9) | 38 (30.7) | .52 |
| Isolated MCA | 87 (73.1) | 86 (69.3) | |
| Previous use of IV thrombolysis | 54 (45.4) | 82 (66.1) | .001 |
| Onset-to-groin puncture time (min) (median) (IQR) | 235 (181–300) | 247 (206–308) | .18 |
Note:—IQR indicates interquartile range.
a
Values are expressed as number (percentages) unless otherwise indicated.