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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2026; 14(8): 117167
Published online Mar 16, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i8.117167
Table 1 Clinical characteristics of the study cohort (n = 149), n (%)/median (range)
Characteristic
Study group
Female gender50 (33.6)
Age, years69 (30-88)
Length of stay, days3 (1-52)
Time-window, minutes145 (45-270)
NIHSS (admission) 11 (2-28)
Diabetes mellitus32 (21.5)
Arrythmia - AF54 (36.2)
Hypertension97 (65.1)
Smoking habit 35 (23.5)
Hyperlipidemia37 (24.8)
Vascular disease33 (22.1)
Former ischemic stroke22 (14.8)

  • Citation: Papamichalis P, Papathanasiou SK, Skoura AL, Oikonomou KG, Xanthoudaki M, Papadogoulas A, Valsamaki A, Plageras D, Papamichalis M, Katsiafylloudis P, Papapostolou E, Mantzarlis K, Koukoulis A, Koukoulis GD, Parisi K, Papapostolou G, Siokas V, Dardiotis E, Chovas A. Correlation between esmolol usage in the acute phase of ischemic stroke and outcomes of patients undergoing intravenous thrombolysis. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(8): 117167
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i8/117167.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i8.117167

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