Impact of the presence or absence of visualized arterial occlusion on CTA
| Variable | No Occlusion (n = 17) | Occlusion (n = 30) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67 ± 14 | 71 ± 14 | NS |
| Sex (n = male/female) | 8/9 | 16/14 | NS |
| Initial median NIHSS | 10 | 17 | P = .003 |
| 24-hr median NIHSS | 3 | 12 | P = .002 |
| 7-day median NIHSS | 1 | 6 | P = .01 |
| Early Improvement (%) | 82% | 43% | P < .01 |
| Median 7-day mRS | 1 | 4 | P = .001 |
| Good Outcome (%) | 82% | 33% | P = .003 |
| Symptomatic ICH (%) | 0% | 10% | NS |
| Asymptomatic ICH (%) | 0% | 15% | NS |
| All Hemorrhage (%) | 0% | 23% | P = .04 |
| Complications (%) | 0% | 50% | P = .008 |
Note.—ICH indicates intracerebral hemorrhage; mRS, modified Rankin Scale; NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.