Baseline characteristics and comparability of the 2 stroke subgroups
| Tandem Occlusion Related to Internal Carotid Dissection Group (n = 20) | Isolated Intracranial Occlusion Group (n = 201) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 52.5 | 66.9 | <.001a |
| Sex | <.05a | ||
| Female | 30% | 53% | |
| Male | 70% | 47% | |
| Hypertension | 30% | 59% | <.01a |
| Smoking | 29% | 26% | .78 |
| Initial NIHSS score | 17.53 | 17.55 | .983 |
| Initial DWI-ASPECTS | 6.05 | 6.64 | .098 |
| Delay between stroke onset and arterial puncture (hr) | 4.38 | 4.53 | .704 |
| Intravenous thrombolysis association | 75% | 68% | .7 |
↵a Significant differences.