Table 7.
Multiple linear regression analysis for the prediction of the GSM at follow-up.
| Coefficient | 95% CI | p-Value | Semi-Partial R2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (female) | −0.087 | −0.155; −0.018 | 0.014 | 0.092 |
| SUA/SCr ratio | −0.584 | −0.848; −0.319 | <0.0001 | 0.280 |
| NASCET | −0.273 | −0.489; −0.058 | 0.014 | 0.093 |
GSM: grayscale median; SUA: serum uric acid; SCr: serum creatinine; NASCET: North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial. Multiple linear regression with stepwise selection of independent variables after logarithmic transformation of the data.