Table 4 Multivariable Cox-regression analysis of characteristics associated with mortality in patients with acute ischemic stroke during short-term follow-up (n = 892). Data are expressed as hazard ratios (95 % CI). All significant characteristics according to bivariate analyses (as similarly demonstrated in Table 3) were included. Analyses were adjusted for previous stroke or TIA, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, chronic heart failure, coronary artery disease, antithrombotic medication prior to admission, and thrombolysis)
HR (95 % CI) | ||
|---|---|---|
30 days | 90 days | |
Age per decade | 1.73 (1.39–2.17) | 1.89 (1.54–2.31) |
Peripheral artery disease | 3.27 (1.67–6.42) | 3.73 (2.08–6.70) |
Chronic inflammatory airway disease | 1.51 (0.76–3.01) | 1.47 (0.77–2.82) |
NIHSS* on admission (per point) | 1.22 (1.18–1.26) | 1.19 (1.16–1.23) |