Study and control population characteristics
| Characteristic | Multiple Sclerosis (n = 74) | Controls (n = 74) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) (yr) | 45.1 (13.5) | 50.7 (18.4) | .036 |
| Sex: female | 49 (66.2%) | 37 (50.0%) | .045 |
| MRI field strength 3T | 18 (24.3%) | 11 (14.9%) | |
| MRI field strength 1.5T | 56 (75.7%) | 63 (85.1%) | |
| DVA location | |||
| Lobar | 49 (66.2%) | 51 (68.9%) | |
| Basal ganglia | 6 (8.1%) | 5 (6.7%) | |
| Cerebellum | 18 (24.3%) | 15 (20.3%) | |
| Brain stem | 1 (1.4%) | 3 (4.1%) | |
| DVA drainage | |||
| Superficial | 50 (67.5%) | 46 (62.1%) | |
| Deep | 21 (28.4%) | 25 (33.8%) | |
| Both | 3 (4.1%) | 3 (4.1%) | |
| Hypertension | 13 (17.6%) | 15 (20.3%) | |
| Diabetes | 3 (4.1%) | 6 (8.1%) | |
| Migraines | 10 (13.5%) | 10 (13.5%) | |
| Intracranial vasculitis | 1 (1.4%) | 1 (1.4%) |