Comparison of clinical characteristics at presentation
| Cohort | VADA | Non-VADA | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 8.9 | 4.7 | 11.8 | <.001 |
| Sex (No.) | .45 | |||
| Male | 21 | 10 | 11 | |
| Female | 11 | 3 | 8 | |
| Initial diagnosis | .059 | |||
| Stroke | 26 | 13 | 13 | |
| TIA | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Signs and symptoms (No.) | ||||
| Headache | 13 | 5 | 8 | |
| Hemiparesis | 13 | 6 | 7 | |
| Altered mental status | 10 | 4 | 6 | |
| Vision change | 7 | 4 | 3 | |
| Ataxia | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| Emesis | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| Dysarthria | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| Seizure | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Nausea | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| Numbness | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Vertigo | 1 | 1 | 0 |