Baseline characteristics for stroke mimic patients in comparison to stroke.
| Characteristics | Mimics (N=131) | Strokes (N=932) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age±SD (years) | 51±15 | 60±12 | <0.0001 |
| Female sex n(%) | 70 (53.4) | 309 (33.1) | <0.0001 |
| Medical history n(%) | |||
| Ischemic heart disease | 11 (8.5) | 112 (12.4) | 0.20 |
| Arterial hypertension | 56 (43.1) | 645 (71.6) | <0.0001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 60 (45.8) | 564 (62.6) | 0.0005 |
| Dyslipidemia | 37 (28.5) | 270 (29.9) | 0.7 |
| Body Mass Index (Mean±SD) | 30±6 | 29±6 | 0.06 |
| History of smoking | 11 (8.5) | 153 (17.0) | 0.01 |
| Previous ischemic stroke/TIA† | 39 (30.0) | 238 (26.4) | 0.4 |
| Median (IQR) time from onset to arrival — Min | 660 (2760) | 540 (1500) | 0.2 |
| mRS 0 — 1 before stroke n(%)* | 106 (85.5) | 806 (88.4) | 0.4 |
| Median (IQR) NIHSS score at admission** | 2 (4) | 5 (8) | <0.0001 |
| Treatment with tPA n(%) | 3 (2.3) | 76 (8.2) | 0.01 |
| Neurological symptoms n(%) | |||
| Speech and language | 29 (22.3) | 369 (41.4) | <0.0001 |
| Motor weakness | 62 (47.7) | 554 (62.2) | 0.7 |
| Sensory symptoms | 41 (31.5) | 267 (29.9) | 1.0 |
| Gait imbalance | 24 (18.5) | 231 (25.9) | 0.08 |