Primary causes of death for patients in INTERACT2
| Right (n=160) | Left (n=137) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct effects of initial ICH | 111 (69) | 76 (55) | 0.02 |
| Recurrent cardiovascular event | 14 (9) | 13 (9) | 0.99 |
| Other causes | 35 (22) | 48 (35) | 0.02 |
| Pneumonia | 10 (6) | 19 (14) | 0.04 |
| Sepsis | 4 (3) | 3 (2) | 1.00 |
| Other infections | 2 (1) | 0 (0) | 0.50 |
| Acute renal failure | 1 (1) | 3 (2) | 0.34 |
| Non-vascular medical | 18 (11) | 23 (17) | 0.23 |
Data are n (%). p Values are based on a χ2 test or Fisher's exact test.
ICH, intracerebral haemorrhage; INTERACT2, Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Cerebral Haemorrhage Trial-2.