Baseline characteristics of 204 patients with a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score of <8 and proximal intracranial vessel occlusion
| Characteristic | N (%) unless otherwise specified |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Age (years) (mean±SD) | 71.1±14 |
| Female sex | 110 (54) |
| NIHSS score on admission (mean±SD) | 2.6±2.3 |
| NIHSS score on admission (median (range)) | 2 (0–7) |
| Cerebrovascular risk factors | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 36 (18) |
| Coronary artery disease or myocardial infarction | 50 (25) |
| Heart failure | 15 (7) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 66 (32) |
| Hypertension | 153 (75) |
| Dyslipidemia | 105 (51) |
| Current smoker | 40 (20) |
| Level of functioning before stroke | |
| Ambulate independently | 197 (97) |
| Ambulate with assistance | 6 (3) |
| Unable to ambulate | 1 (<1) |
| Discharge status | |
| NIHSS score at discharge (mean±SD) | 1.9±2.4 |
| NIHSS score at discharge (median (range)) | 1 (0–14) |
| Ambulate independently | 127 (62) |
| Ambulate with assistance | 63 (31) |
| Unable to ambulate | 11 (5) |
| Other | 3 (1) |
| Discharge destination | |
| Home | 128 (63) |
| Healthcare facility (acute or subacute rehabilitation facility or nursing home) | 65 (32) |
| Death/hospice | 10 (5) |
| Other | 1 (<1) |
NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.