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. 2007 Jan 31;8(1):12–18. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-6175.2005.04898.x

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)