Table 4

Probability for functional independence at day 90 and symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage according to the degree of baseline NWU based on multivariable logistic regression analysis

% NWU at baselineProbability for mRS 0–2*Probability for sICH*
529.6%4.5%
1027.0%6.8%
1524.4%10.2%
2022.0%14.8%
2519.8%20.9%
3017.8%28.7%
3515.9%38.0%
  • *Adjusted for age, NIHSS, ASPECTS, IVT and recanalisation status.

  • ASPECTS, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score; ICA, Internal Carotid Artery; IVT, intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase; MCA, Middle Cerebral Artery; mRS, modified Rankin Scale; NIHSS, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale; NWU, net water uptake; sICH, symptomatic intracerebral haemorrhage.