Clinical features

Why?

A reduced level of consciousness on admission is associated with an increased risk of dying

Patient	Prognostic Factor	Outcome	CER	RR (95% CI)	NNF+ (95% CI)
first stroke or TIA a	altered consciousness independent	death at discharge	5.9%	9.53 (6.16 to 14.7)	3 (2 to 5)