Table 2.
145 CVST cases: Geographical location and altitude above sea level
| Physiographic Distribution – State of Karnataka | Districts | Altitude (meters) Above the Sea Level | Number of Patients (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern Karnataka Plateau | Nil | -- | Nil |
| The Central Karnataka Plateau | Chikmagalur | 1,090 | 6 (4.13%) |
| Chitradurga | 732 | 20 (13.79%) | |
| Davanagere | 587 | 40 (27.58%) | |
| Haveri | 571 | 10 (6.89%) | |
| Shimoga | 569 | 23 (15.86%) | |
| Bellary | 485 | 7 (4.82%) | |
| The Southern Karnataka Plateau | Mysore | 763 | 1 (0.68%) |
| The Coastal Karnataka Region | Udupi | 27 | 27 (18.6%) |
| Dakshina Kannada | 22 | 1 (0.68%) | |
| Uttara Kannnada | 500 | 6 (4.13%) |
CVST=Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis