A comparison of the time from symptom onset and Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) for patients admitted from different geographic areas served by the hospital
| Time from onset (hours) | ASPECTS (anterior circulation) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <6 n (%) | ≥6 n (%) | p Value | <6 n (%) | ≥6 n (%) | p Value | ||
| PSA (n=129) | 75 (58.1) | 54 (41.9) | 0.03 | PSA (n=109) | 29 (26.6) | 80 (73.4) | 0.07 |
| SSA (n=97) | 54 (55.7) | 43 (44.3) | SSA (n=82) | 26 (31.7) | 56 (68.3) | ||
| PA (n=40) | 24 (60) | 16 (40) | PA (n=33) | 12 (36.4) | 21 (63.6) | ||
| Others* (n=58) | 21 (36.2) | 37 (63.8) | Others (n=45) | 22 (48.9) | 23 (51.1) | ||
*Others: patients from more distant parts beyond the primary or the secondary service areas either from within the state or from neighboring states; PA: neighboring counties (Fayette, Greene) from PA (within 40 miles).
PA, Pennsylvania; PSA, primary service area (within 35–40 miles); SSA, secondary service area (greater than 40 miles).