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Table 2 Variables associated with lacunar syndrome not due to lacunar infarct

From: Clinical predictors of lacunar syndrome not due to lacunar infarction

Variable

β

SE (β)

Odds ratio (95% CI)

p

Model based on demographics, vascular risk factors and clinical variables*

    

   Atrial fibrillation

1.532

0.301

4.62 (2.56-8.36)

0.0001

   Sensorimotor stroke

1.396

0.294

4.05 (2.28-7.19)

0.0001

   Limb weakness

0.738

0.363

2.09 (1.03-4.26)

0.042

   Sudden onset

0.721

0.253

2.06 (1.25-3.37)

0.004

   Age

-0.038

0.011

0.96 (0.94-0.98)

0.001

  1. * β = -0.521; SE (β) = 0.825; goodness-of-fit × 2 = 3.675; df = 8; P = 0.885; area under the ROC curve = 0.753; sensitivity 67%; specificity 74%; positive predictive value 33%; negative predictive value 92%; correct classification 73%.
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