Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of statistically significant predictors of early transition to palliative level of care

Age

<0.001

1.105 (1.056-1.155)

Atrial fibrillation

0.529

0.754 (0.313-1.816)

Left vs Right Location of infarct

0.039

0.417 (0.182-0.956)

Admit NIHSS score*

0.017

3.038 (1.222-7.555)

Intraarterial tPA

<0.001

7.106 (2.541-19.873)

Weekday vs. weekend patient admission

0.239

1.690 (0.706-4.049)

Ability to be assessed on 1^st swallow evaluation

<0.001

0.053 (0.022-0.131)