Regression analysis of odds of being treated with endovascular thrombectomy
| Variable | Bivariate model, unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Primary model, adjusted OR (95% CI)* | Secondary model, adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deprivation quintile | |||
| 1 (least deprived) | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| 2 | 0.89 (0.56 to 1.41) | 0.89 (0.52 to 1.53) | 1.07 (0.62 to 1.88) |
| 3 | 1.00 (0.65 to 1.56) | 0.96 (0.58 to 1.62) | 1.02 (0.60 to 1.74) |
| 4 | 0.90 (0.56 to 1.43) | 0.75 (0.43 to 1.32) | 0.86 (0.48 to 1.54) |
| 5 (most deprived) | 0.53 (0.32 to 0.87) | 0.43 (0.24 to 0.77) | 0.60 (0.33 to 1.10) |
| Age | NA | 0.98 (0.97 to 0.99) | 0.98 (0.97 to 0.99) |
| Male sex | NA | 1.03 (0.75 to 1.43) | 0.99 (0.70 to 1.39) |
| Pre-alteplase NIHSS score | NA | 1.20 (1.17 to 1.23) | 1.22 (1.19 to 1.25) |
| Distance to nearest CSC | NA | NA | 0.99 (0.99 to 0.99) |
Note: CI = confidence interval, CSC = comprehensive stroke centre, NA = not applicable, NIHSS = National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, OR = odds ratio.
↵* Adjusted for age, sex and stroke severity.
† Adjusted for age, sex, stroke severity and distance to the nearest CSC.