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Table 1 Risk factors for the development of subarachnoid hemorrhage [6,7,8,9,10,11]

From: Neurogenic pulmonary edema in subarachnoid hemorrhage: relevant clinical concepts

Non-modifiable

Modifiable

Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency

Smoking (OR 3.1; 95% CI 2.7–3.5)

Sickle cell anemia

Arterial hypertension (OR 2.6; 95% CI 2.0–3.1)

First-degree relative with a history of SAH (OR 5.4; 95% CI 1.8–16.0)

Alcohol abuse (OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.3–1.8)

Polycystic kidney disease

Cocaine use

Female gender (HR 2.8; 95% CI 1.7–4.5)

Caffeine consumption