Table 3.
Odds ratios and corresponding number of points for variables included in the risk score
| Tested variables | OR for ischaemic stroke | P‐value | Risk points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| <65 | 1.00 (ref.) | 0 | |
| 65–74 | 2.30 (1.68–3.15) | <0.0001 | 1 |
| 75–84 | 3.35 (2.50–4.48) | <0.001 | 2 |
| 85 + | 4.02 (2.91–5.55) | <0.001 | 3 |
| Smoking | 1.18 (0.98–1.42) | 0.0773 | 0 |
| Co‐morbidity | |||
| Ischaemic heart disease | 1.53 (1.26–1.87) | <0.001 | 1 |
| Hypertension | 1.58 (1.30–1.92) | <0.001 | 1 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.64 (1.36–1.98) | <0.001 | 1 |
| Ischaemic stroke/TIA | 2.51 (1.98–3.18) | <0.001 | 2 |
| Kidney dysfunction a | 1.62 (1.35–1.95) | 0.0002 | 1 |
| Left ventricle ejection fraction | |||
| LVEF > 40 | 1.00 (ref.) | 0 | |
| LVEF ≤ 40 | 1.01 (0.84–1.22) | 0.9256 | 0 |
| NYHA class a | |||
| I | 1.00 (ref.) | 0 | |
| II | 1.11 (0.84–1.48) | 0.4650 | |
| III | 1.52 (1.14–2.02) | 0.0047 | 1 |
| IV | 1.98 (1.39–2.81) | 0.0002 | |
a
Missing values: kidney dysfunction (0.06%) and NYHA class (0.01%).