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Optimal predictor set from backward Cox proportional hazard modeling
| Parameter | Hazard ratio | 95% CI lower | 95% CI upper | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNP (per 1000 pg/mL increase) | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.04 | <0.01 |
| Treadmill ability (per METS point increase) | 0.80 | 0.69 | 0.92 | <0.01 |
| Age (per year increase) | 1.03 | 1.00 | 1.06 | 0.05 |
BNP, N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide; CI, confidence interval; METS, metabolic equivalents.
