Table I.

Baseline Characteristics (N=50)

Demographics	n (%)
Age (yr)
<40	11 (22)
40–49	7 (14)
50–59	11 (22)
60–69	14 (28)
70–79	5 (10)
≥80	2 (4)
Gender
Male	18 (36)
Female	32 (64)
Race/Ethnicity
Black	23 (46)
White	22 (44)
Hispanic	4 (8)
Asian	1 (2)
Medical History
Hypertension	45 (90)
Hyperlipidemia	7 (14)
Diabetes	5 (10)
Coronary artery disease	2 (4)
Cerebrovascular disease	2 (4)
Clinical Presentation
Triage blood pressure (mm Hg)
Systolic >180	33 (66)
Diastolic >110	19 (38)
Systolic >180 and diastolic >110	17 (34)
Presenting symptoms
Headache	21 (42)
Dizziness	15 (30)
Visual changes	7 (14)
Chest discomfort	7 (14)
Nausea	5 (10)
Epistaxis	3 (6)
Fatigue	2 (4)
Psychomotor agitation	2 (4)
Other	6 (12)