Table 4

Comparison of patient and aneurysm characteristics with those reported by Cagnazzo et al 12

CharacteristicsCagnazzo et al PED-Shield SAPTP values
Proportion men66%14.3%p<0.001*
Mean age (years)53.363.0p=0.038*
WFNS grade IV and V26.9%42.9%p=0.215
Posterior circulation aneurysms33.0%57.1%p=0.435
Proportion of aneurysms with saccular morphology18.8%50.0%p=0.005*
Mean no. of days between SAH and treatment6.71.4p<0.001*
Proportion of patients receiving adjunctive coiling19.0%85.7%p<0.001*
  • SAH, subarachnoid hemorrhage; SAPT, single antiplatelet therapy; WFNS, World Federation of Neurological Societies.

  • *Statistically significant at p<0.05.