Location of arterial occlusion and median NIHSS scores
| Absent n = 17 | M2 n = 19 | M1 n = 7 | Multiple n = 4 | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial NIHSS | 10 (5–27) | 15 (8–27) | 18 (2–27) | 18 (14–22) | P < .02 |
| 24-hr NIHSS | 3 (0–16) | 12 (1–27) | 12 (4–32) | 8 (1–17) | P = .01 |
| 7-day NIHSS | 1 (0–10) | 7 (1–27) | 8 (0–22) | NM | P = .05 |
Note.—( ) indicates range of NIHSS; NM, not meaningful, only 3 patients in category after one death.