Comparison of the baseline characteristics of distal and proximal BGC groups
| Distal BGC (n = 49) | Proximal BGC (n = 53) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr)a | 70 (37–96) | 72 (24–87) | .32 |
| Female | 23 (46.9%) | 27 (50.9%) | .84 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 26 (53.1%) | 21 (39.6%) | .25 |
| Hypertension | 27 (55.1%) | 41 (77.4%) | .03 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 12 (24.5%) | 11 (20.8%) | .91 |
| Ischemic strokeb | 4 (8.2%) | 4 (7.5%) | <.99 |
| Smokingb | 4 (8.2%) | 3 (5.7%) | .71 |
| Initial NIHSS score (mean) | 13.9 ± 5.5 | 14.5 ± 5.4 | .58 |
| IV rtPA use | 20 (40.8%) | 20 (37.7%) | .91 |
| Onset-to-puncture time (min)a | 195 (90–758) | 200 (75–1185) | .41 |
| Occlusion location | |||
| M1 | 22 (44.9%) | 31 (58.5%) | .24 |
| M2 | 13 (26.5%) | 10 (18.9%) | .49 |
| ICA | 14 (28.6%) | 12 (22.6%) | .65 |
| Tortuous ICA | 11 (22.4%) | 17 (32.1%) | .39 |