Study procedures
stroke, Stroke
STROKE, STROKE
At the time of admission (day 0), the screening and baseline assessment was performed. Routine clinical, laboratory, and imaging data were collected. Follow-up visits were scheduled in 24 h (day 1, visit 1), on day 7 (visit 2), 14 (visit 3) and 90 (visit 4).The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was recorded at baseline, in 24 h and on day 14. The modified Rankin scale (mRS) score was assessed on day 90. Vital signs and laboratory tests were evaluated on day 0 and 14.The Alberta stroke program early CT score (ASPECTS) was assessed at admission. A follow-up CT scan was obtained on day 1, 7 and 14 or at any time if required by a clinician.The investigators had special training in the NIHSS, mRS, and ASPECTS rating to improve the inter-rater agreement.