Characteristics of study cohort
| Characteristics | Total Patients (n = 83) |
|---|---|
| Female (No.) (%) | 37 (44.6%) |
| Age (yr) (median) (IQR) | 72 (61–80) |
| Time (min) to arrival (median) (IQR) | 124 (64–314) |
| Stroke severity on arrival (NIHSS) (median) (IQR) | 7 (3–15) |
| Medical history | |
| Hypertension | 77.8% |
| Diabetes | 26.8% |
| Dyslipidemia | 52.4% |
| Stroke/TIA | 34.9% |
| Coronary artery disease | 24.4% |
| Medication history | |
| Antiplatelets | 45.0% |
| Anticoagulants | 10.1% |
| Thrombolysis done | 27.7% |
| Functional outcome (mRS) at discharge (median) (IQR) | 3 (1–5) |
| Duration (days) of hospital stay (median) (IQR) | 5 (3–8) |