Univariate analysis (Pearson χ2 and Student t tests) of factors influencing pneumonia rates and clinical outcome
| Characteristics | Pneumonia (P Value) | mRS >2 (P Value) | Death (P Value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | .919 | .565 | .195 |
| Diabetes | .364 | .001a | .001a |
| Fat metabolism disorder | .061 | .834 | .542 |
| Adiposity | .069 | .775 | .921 |
| Nicotine | .645 | .001a | .239 |
| Alcohol | .145 | .354 | .283 |
| Cardiovascular disease | .709 | .708 | .783 |
| Atrial fibrillation | .404 | .215 | .667 |
| Prior stroke | .727 | .078 | .070 |
| Age older than 70 yr | .260 | <.001a | .079 |
| Antiplatelet medication | .170 | .599 | .761 |
| Anticoagulant medication | .206 | .755 | .815 |
| Onset to recanalization | .268 | .630 | .884 |
| TICI ≥2b | .947 | .237 | .059 |
| >1/3 MCA territory | .004a | <.001a | <.001a |
| Pneumonia | – | .001a | .274 |
| Intracerebral hemorrhage | .450 | .170 | .092 |
↵a Significant.