Characteristics of stroke patients
| Conventional placement (n=88) | Reflex placement (n=16) | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers are expressed as mean (SD). | ||
| ACA, anterior cerebral artery; ICB, intracerebral hemorrhage; MCA, middle cerebral artery; NIH, National Institute of Health | ||
| Age (years) | 68.9 (1.5) | 67.9 (14.4) |
| Lesion location | ||
| Left MCA | 40 | 9 |
| Right MCA | 24 | 3 |
| Left MCA & ACA | 4 | 0 |
| Right MCA & ACA | 1 | 0 |
| Left ICH | 2 | 1 |
| Right ICH | 3 | 0 |
| Brainstem | 14 | 3 |
| NIH Stroke Scale (points) | 13.7 (6.2) | 14.5 (5.8) |