Research Article

Clinical Characteristics, Management, and Outcomes of Suspected Poststroke Acute Coronary Syndrome

Table 1

Demographic data of patients with poststroke acute coronary syndrome.

Total (%)

(%)82
Mean age (years)72 ± 12.5
Gender
 Female43 (52%)
 Male39 (48%)
Race
 Caucasian24 (30%)
 African American51 (62%)
 Hispanic5 (6%)
 Asian2 (2%)
Comorbidities
 Coronary artery disease36 (44%)
 Body mass index > 3022 (33%)
 Hypertension79 (96%)
 Hyperlipidemia37 (45%)
 Diabetes mellitus46 (56%)
 Chronic kidney disease24 (29%)
 Congestive heart failure38 (46%)
 Coronary artery disease equivalents15 (18%)
 Smoker20 (24%)