Predictive variables of permanent visual loss using logistic regression (final model*) adjusted for age.
| Variables | Chi-square | OR (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 6.39 | 1.06 (1.01–1.12) | 0.01 |
| Male | 2.88 | 0.53 (0.25–1.10) | 0.09 |
| Rheumatologic symptoms | 10.22 | 0.23 (0.10–0.57) | 0.001 |
| Jaw claudication | 4.87 | 2.11 (1.09–4.10) | 0.03 |
| Fever | 9.67 | 0.30 (0.14–0.64) | < 0.01 |
| TVIS | 7.19 | 2.62 (1.29–5.29) | < 0.01 |
↵* Obtained using multivariate logistic regression analyses with backward stepwise selection. TVIS: transient visual ischemic symptoms.