Demographic profile of patients by VO status
| CVO+(n = 315) | CVO–(n = 363) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (median) (IQR) (yr) | 73 (62–81) | 77 (67–85) | <.001 |
| Female (No.) (%) | 145 (46%) | 209 (58%) | .003 |
| Atrial fibrillation (No.) (%) (n = 311, 361) | 115 (37%) | 148 (41%) | .287 |
| Hypertension (No.) (%) (n = 313, 361) | 203 (65%) | 261 (72%) | .037 |
| Blood glucose level (median) (IQR) (mg/dL) (n = 272, 309) | 117 (103–144) | 123 (106–154) | .028 |
| Diabetes (No.) (%) (n = 313, 360) | 53 (17%) | 78 (22%) | .122 |
| Hyperlipidemia (No.) (%) (n = 276, 317) | 82 (30%) | 93 (29%) | .921 |
| Smoker (current/prior) (No.) (%) (n = 292, 342) | 85 (29%) | 79 (23%) | .085 |
| NIHSS score on presentation (median) (IQR) | 11 (7–17) | 17 (12–20) | <.001 |
| tPA administration (No.) (%) (n = 311, 355) | 189 (61%) | 148 (42%) | <.001 |