Comparison of outcomes for directly admitted and transferred patients
| Variable | Directly admitted | Transferred | p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age ≥65, % (SD) | 62.4 (14.3) | 58.7 (19.9) | 0.079 |
| Female, % (SD) | 48.8 (13.2) | 47.3 (19.4) | 0.554 |
| IV tPA, % (SD) | 47.6 (18.9) | 17.1 (21.1) | <0.001 |
| Hemorrhage rate, % (SD) | 18.7 (10.6) | 17.2 (11.6) | 0.314 |
| Mortality rate, % (SD) | 14.9 (10.3) | 18.6 (18.6) | 0.049 |
| Mortality index (SD) | 1.1 (0.8) | 1.6 (2.3) | 0.048 |
| Discharge to home, % (SD) | 17.7 (10.7) | 16.7 (16.4) | 0.589 |
*p Values obtained through one-way analysis of variance. Significant p values are shown in bold.
IV tPA, IV tissue plasminogen activator.