Table 2:

Multiple regression analysis to determine independent associations with the presence of carotid intraplaque hemorrhagea

VariableOR (95% CI)
Ipsilateral stenosis1.02 (1.01–1.03)
Male sex2.70 (1.43–5.04)
Coronary artery disease1.24 (0.68–2.25)
Hypertension1.21 (0.61–2.42)
Hyperlipidemia4.03 (1.58–10.32)
Diabetes mellitus0.89 (0.47–1.70)
Current smoker1.16 (0.47–2.83)
Ever smoker1.06 (0.58–1.94)
  • a All independent variables are listed in the table. The outcome variable was the presence or absence of carotid intraplaque hemorrhage.