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Table 2 The relationship between TCM symptoms & signs and NIHSS score

From: A new prognostic scale for the early prediction of ischemic stroke recovery mainly based on traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and NIHSS score: a retrospective cohort study

TCM symptom & signs

Correlation coefficient (r2)

P value

Limb flaccid paralysis

0.451

0.000

Incontinence of urinary

0.325

0.000

Cough due to drinking

0.308

0.000

Respiratory rude

0.272

0.000

Irritability

0.255

0.000

Anxiety

0.249

0.000

Analeptic

0.186

0.000

Stiffness and tension in the limbs

0.132

0.003

Purple lips

0.108

0.017

Salivation

0.090

0.047

Tinnitus

−0.099

0.028

Thirst with desire to hot drink

−0.104

0.022

Frequent micturition

−0.107

0.018

Dry mouth

−0.117

0.009

Circumrotating

−0.141

0.002

Dizziness

−0.193

0.000

  1. TCM traditional Chinese medicine. Significant difference, P < 0.05