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Original Article
Volume 3, Number 5, October 2013, pages 142-145
Comparison of Clinical, Radiological and Outcome Characteristics of Ischemic Strokes in Different Vascular Territories
Tables
| ACS (n = 222) | PCS (n = 81) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (males), n (%) | 139 | 57 | 0.2 |
| Age (yrs) (mean) | 64 | 61 | 0.3 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 173 (78) | 48 (59) | 0.005 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 104 (47) | 37 (46) | 0.9 |
| Dyslipidaemia, n (%) | 116 (52) | 42 (52) | 0.99 |
| Coronary artery disease | 71 (32) | 19 (23) | 0.31 |
| Smoking, n (%) | 87 (39) | 35 (43) | 0.59 |
| Previous TIA/stroke | 38 (17) | 8 (10) | 0.3 |
| NIHSS score (mean) | 11 | 8 | 0.04 |
| ACS | PCS | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI | 117 | 47 |
| MRI & CT | 13 | 4 |
| CT | 92 | 30 |
| Abnormal MRI | 120 (90%) | 40 (80%) |
| Abnormal CT | 67 (72%) | 20 (67%) |
| Vessel occlusion | 30 (15%) | 7 (17%) |