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Risk factors for seven-day stroke in multivariate analysis.
| Variable | Relative risk | 95% CI | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous stroke/TIA | 2.75 | 1.11 - 6.82 | 0.029 |
| Carotid artery disease | 4.0 | 1.43 - 11.0 | 0.008 |
| Previous atrial fibrillation | 3.26 | 1.31 - 8.1 | 0.011 |
| Platelets > 200,000/mm3 | 2.26 | 1.01 - 5.1 | 0.048 |
CI=confidence interval; TIA=transient ischemic attack
