Patient demographics and clinical characteristics
| UK (n = 72) | RT (n = 125) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD), yr | 58 ± 15 | 61 ± 13 |
| Male | 36 (50.0) | 67 (53.6) |
| Female | 36 (50.0) | 58 (46.4) |
| Hypertension | 43 (59.7) | 78 (62.4) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 (19.4) | 20 (16.0) |
| Coronary artery disease | 13 (18.0) | 33 (26.4) |
| Atrial fibrillation | 14 (19.4) | 29 (23.2) |
| Tobacco use | 11 (15.3) | 26 (20.8) |
| Blood glucose (mean ± SD), mg/dl | 149.4 ± 55 | 134.0 ± 51 |
| Presentation NIHSS median (range) | 16 (3–27) | 18 (2–39) |
| Prior IV rtPA treatment (n = 182) | 65 (90.3) | 117 (93.6) |
Note:—Values in parentheses are percentages, except for Presentation NIHSS median.