Baseline characteristics of acute ischemic stroke patients with internal carotid artery occlusion grouped according to occlusion localization and administration of systemic thrombolysis.

Data are given as percentage, except NIH-SS on admission and age, which are given as mean ± standard deviation. “Prior Medication” refers to pharmacotherapy received by the patient up to the event. NIH-SS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; TIA, transient ischemic attack.