Multivariable competing risks regression model* for predictors of cardiovascular mortality after stroke (n=419)
| Predictor | HR (95% CI) | p Value |
| Normal BMI vs BMI ≥30 kg/m2 | 0.85 (0.46 to 1.56) | 0.61 |
| Normal BMI vs <18.5 kg/m2 | 0.77 (0.14 to 4.35) | 0.76 |
| Abstinence from smoking | 0.85 (0.41 to 1.75) | 0.66 |
| ≥5 servings fruits/vegetables vs none | 0.30 (0.09 to 1.04) | 0.06 |
| 1–4 servings fruits/vegetables vs none | 0.30 (0.08 to 1.08) | 0.07 |
| Moderate vs heavy alcohol intake | 7.14 (0.68 to 100.00) | 0.10 |
| Moderate vs no alcohol intake | 0.62 (0.31 to 1.25) | 0.19 |
| Regular exercise | 0.76 (0.47 to 1.23) | 0.27 |
| Age (per year) | 1.07 (1.03 to 1.11) | <0.005 |
| Female vs male | 0.48 (0.29 to 0.80) | 0.004 |
| History of myocardial infarction | 1.45 (0.93 to 2.26) | 0.10 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 1.79 (1.12 to 2.89) | 0.02 |
↵* Model adjusted for: BMI, smoking, servings of fruits/vegetables, alcohol intake, exercise, age, sex, history of myocardial infarction and hypercholesterolaemia.
BMI, body mass index.