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Table 3 Factors associated with post-RCVS headache

From: Post-reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome headache

 

Univariate

 

Multivariable

 

OR (95% CI)

P value

OR (95% CI)

P value

Past medical history

 Any headache

1.76 (0.85, 3.65)

0.130

  

 Migraine

2.79 (1.25, 6.23)

0.013*

2.59 (1.001, 6.69)

0.049*

 Hypertension

1.08 (0.21, 5.59)

0.931

  

 Diabetes mellitus

0.27 (0.29, 2.54)

0.253

  

 Dyslipidemia

1.12 (0.15, 8.45)

0.913

  

Level of anxietya

1.21 (1.05, 1.40)

0.007*

1.21 (1.05, 1.39)

0.009*

Level of depressiona

1.08 (0.96, 1.22)

0.188

  

Triggers for TCHs

 Sexual activities

0.65 (0.24, 1.79)

0.406

  

 Cough & Valsalva maneuvers

0.64 (0.30, 1.36)

0.242

  

 Exertion

1.27 (0.54, 2.97)

0.584

  

 Bath

0.71 (0.30, 1.70)

0.445

  

 Emotion

0.80 (0.28, 2.29)

0.674

  
  1. The results were controlled by age and sex. * p < 0.05; a Levels of anxiety and depression were measured by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
  2. RCVS reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome; OR odds ratio; CI confidence interval; TCHs thunderclap headaches
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The Journal of Headache and Pain

ISSN: 1129-2377

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