Association of fibrinogen with stroke in strata of cardiovascular risk factors
| Characteristic | Subjects | Odds ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking | |||
| Yes | 233 | 1.36 | 1.05 to 1.77 |
| No | 476 | 1.54 | 1.25 to 1.91 |
| Diabetes mellitus | |||
| Yes | 46 | 1.90 | 0.98 to 3.67 |
| No | 661 | 1.46 | 1.22 to 1.73 |
| Myocardial infarction | |||
| Yes | 52 | 1.51 | 0.79 to 2.86 |
| No | 647 | 1.44 | 1.21 to 1.72 |
| HDL cholesterol (median 1.2 mmol/l) | |||
| < median | 295 | 1.54 | 1.20 to 1.98 |
| ≥ median | 414 | 1.42 | 1.13 to 1.76 |
| Systolic pressure | |||
| <120 mm Hg | 98 | 1.21 | 0.73 to 2.00 |
| 120–139 mm Hg | 250 | 1.40 | 1.05 to 1.87 |
| 140–159 mm Hg | 220 | 1.41 | 1.05 to 1.88 |
| ≥160 mm Hg | 289 | 1.99 | 1.37 to 2.89 |