Research Article

The Frequency and Associated Factors of Asymmetrical Prominent Veins: A Predictor of Unfavorable Outcomes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Table 2

Factors associated with high volume of asymmetrical prominent veins.

VariableUnivariate analysisModel 1Model 2
Crude OR (95% CI) valueAdjusted OR (95% CI) valueAdjusted OR (95% CI) value

Atrial fibrillation16.89 (4.37-65.32)0.00010.48 (1.78-61.68)0.009
Baseline NIHSS score1.14 (1.05-1.23)0.0011.03 (0.92-1.16)1.033
Time to imaging (h)0.81 (0.70-0.94)0.0050.84 (0.71-0.99)0.0380.79 (0.53-1.18)0.247
DWI volume (mL)1.10 (1.04-1.17)0.0021.06 (0.96-1.18)0.271
Stenosis (50%)660.0 (57.28-7604.88)0.000432.14 (30.93-6038.35)0.000

Model 1: based on clinical inquiry and physical examination. Adjusted for history of atrial fibrillation, baseline NIHSS, and time to imaging (h). Model 2: based on relevant MR imaging data. Adjusted for time to imaging (h), DWI volume, and stenosis (50%).