Table 4:

Multivariable comparison of treatment outcomes

n = 2535Ratio (95% CI)*P*Power (%)
Neurosurgical/Endovascular
    Adverse outcome1.7 (1.2, 2.5)<.0582
    In-hospital death2.3 (0.97, 5.7).0645
    Length of stay1.8 (1.6, 2.0)<.0001100
    Hospital charges1.3 (1.2, 1.5)<.000197
Emergency department admissions only
    Adverse outcome2.7 (0.8, 8.5).1039
    In-hospital death§
    Length of stay1.3 (0.9, 1.7).1243
    Hospital charges1.2 (0.9, 1.7).2419
Excluding emergency department admissions
    Adverse outcome1.6 (1.1, 2.4)<.0571
    In-hospital death2.0 (0.7, 5.8).1826
    Length of stay1.9 (1.7, 2.0)<.0001100
    Hospital charges1.3 (1.2, 1.5)<.000197
  • * Results are derived from generalized estimating equations and are adjusted for age, sex, admission source, region, year of treatment, insurance status, comorbidity score, and hospital treatment volume. Odds ratios are reported for dichotomous outcomes. Significant P values are grouped into 4 categories: <.05, <.01, <.001, <.0001.

  • Natural log values of lengths of stay and hospital charges were used in models; results are ratio of geometric mean days and ratio of geometric mean dollars, respectively.

  • Results are derived from generalized estimating equations and are adjusted for age, sex, admission source, region, insurance status, and hospital treatment volume.

  • § Multivariable model not feasible due to zero deaths in the endovascular group.