Population characteristics in non-treated and in rt-PA treated patients.

Population characteristics in non-treated patients (n = 14) and in rt-PA-treated patients (n = 24). Values are expressed as mean ± SEM or numbers of patients (Lesion location, stroke etiology, cardiovascular risk factors, death). BMI = Body mass index, NIHSS = National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, NS = non-significant. a Differences between the two groups of patients were analyzed using the non-parametric Mann–Whitney-U test with significance set at (*) p <0.05. b Differences between the two groups of patients were assessed using a χ2 test to which the Yates correction was applied. Population characteristics in non-treated and in rt-PA treated patients.