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Risk for ischemic stroke without established factors.
| Variable | Adjusted ORs (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Categorical risk factors | ||
| Gender | 0.25 (0.09-0.75) | <0.05 |
| Neck anteflexion | 16.20 (2.54-103.33) | <0.001 |
| Height loss (≥3 cm) | 19.49 (3.07-123.48) | <0.001 |
| Abnormal head/neck | 23.39 (4.78-114.44) | <0.001 |
| carotid arteries | ||
| Numerical risk factors | ||
| Diastolic blood pressure | 0.99 (0.94-1.05) | NS |
| Systolic blood pressure | 1.02 (0.99-1.05) | NS |
| HDL-cholesterol level | 0.98 (0.95-1.01) | NS |
