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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

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