Table 1 Characteristics of the 300 patients in this study
Characteristic | Result |
|---|---|
Age, years, mean (SD) | 64.9 (12.1) |
Men, n (%) | 220 (73) |
Hypertension, n (%) | 210 (70) |
Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 88 (29) |
Prior stroke, n (%) | 68 (23) |
Coronary artery disease, n (%) | 55 (18) |
Atrial fibrillation, n (%) | 21 (7) |
Current cigarette smoker, n (%) | 160 (53) |
NIHSS score, median (IQR) | 4 (1–7) |