H pylori seropositivity in the different cerebrovascular disease subtypes
| Subgroup | n | H pylori positive (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) (uncontrolled) | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large vessel | 83 | 56 (67.5%) | 2.58 (1.44–4.63) p=0.001 | 2.17 (1.11– 4.21) p=0.02 |
| Lacunar | 50 | 32 (64.0%) | 2.21 (1.12–4.38) p=0.02 | 2.51(1.19–5.28) p=0.01 |
| Cardiac / unknown | 85 | 41 (48.2%) | 1.16 (0.66–2.02) p=0.5 | 1.21 (0.68–2.14) p=0.5 |
| Tandem | 20 | 11 (55.0%) | 1.52 (0.59–3.94) p=0.38 | 0.97 (0.29–3.31) p=0.97 |
Odds ratios compared to controls are shown both before and after controlling for age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, smoking history, and social class.