Patient characteristics according to the presence of MCE
| Patient Characteristic | Overall (n = 163) | MCE (n = 39) 24% | Non-MCE (n = 124) 76% | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years, median (IQR) | 69 (58–78) | 74 (61–81) | 69 (57.25–76) | .131 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 103 (63%) | 20 (51%) | 83 (67%) | .077 |
| Admission NIHSS, mean ± SD | 11.34 ± 5.43 | 14.03 ± 5.11 | 10.49 ± 5.27 | <.001 |
| OIT in minutes, median (IQR) | 191 (116–259) | 201 (128–277) | 189.5 (115.25–258.75) | .858 |
| IV thrombolysis, n (%) | 68 (42%) | 12 (31%) | 56 (45%) | .112 |
| Endovascular treatment, n (%) | 82 (50%) | 19 (49%) | 63 (51%) | .820 |
| Good collateral filling, n (%) | 112 (69%) | 12 (31%) | 100 (81%) | <.001 |
| ASPECTS, median (IQR) | 9 (7–10) | 4 (2–7) | 9 (8–10) | <.001 |
| COVES = 0, n (%) | 32 (20%) | 26 (67%) | 6 (5%) | <.001 |
| NWU in %, median (IQR) | 4.89 (2.98–7.33) | 8.01 (6.29–11.19) | 4.15(2.59–6.11) | <.001 |