Outcomes for patients with ‘non-perfect’ ASPECTS (poor ASPECTS ≤6 vs more favorable ASPECTS >6)
| Variable | N | Total (N=154) | ASPECTS ≤6 (N=31) | ASPECTS ≥7 (N=123) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mRS | 134 | 0.61 | |||
| 0 | 21 (15.7) | 5 (20.0) | 16 (14.7) | ||
| 1 | 28 (20.9) | 3 (12.0) | 25 (22.9) | ||
| 2 | 22 (16.4) | 5 (20.0) | 17 (15.6) | ||
| 3 | 18 (13.4) | 2 (8.0) | 16 (14.7) | ||
| 4 | 21 (15.7) | 3 (12.0) | 18 (16.5) | ||
| 5 | 10 (7.5) | 3 (12.0) | 7 (6.4) | ||
| 6 | 14 (10.4) | 4 (16.0) | 10 (9.2) | ||
| mRS | 134 | 0.91 | |||
| 3–6 | 63 (47.0) | 12 (48.0) | 51 (46.8) | ||
| 0–2 | 71 (53.0) | 13 (52.0) | 58 (53.2) | ||
| Post-thrombectomy TICI flow | 154 | 0.58 | |||
| 0−2a | 145 (94.2) | 26 (83.9) | 119 (96.7) | ||
| 2b−3 | 9 (5.8) | 5 (16.1) | 4 (3.3) | ||
| Death | 134 | 14 (10.4) | 4 (16) | 10 (9.2) | 0.31 |
| Side (left) | 151 | 83 (55) | 18 (58.1) | 65 (54.2) | 0.70 |
| ICH | 154 | 10 (6.5) | 5 (16.1) | 5 (4.1) | 0.015 |
All data are presented as mean (SD) or frequency (%) for continuous or categorical data, respectively. Statistical significance was assessed using Student's t test or χ2 test for continuous or categorical data, respectively.
ASPECTS, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score; ICH, intracerebral hemorrhage; mRS, modified Rankin Score; TICI, Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction.