TABLE 2.
Primary outcomes in propensity score matched cohort and unmatched study population
| Outcome(s) | Matched cohort OR (95%CI)a | Unmatched cohort OR (95%CI)* |
|---|---|---|
| Death | 1.74(1.41–2.13) | 2.07 (1.79–2.44) |
| Transfusions | 1.97 (1.40–2.78) | 1.94 (1.55–2.44) |
| Acute kidney injury | 1.12 (0.95–1.32) | 1.36 (1.20–1.54) |
| Stroke | 1.10 (0.67–1.80) | 1.28 (0.89–1.85) |
| Continuous outcome (mean difference [95%CI]) | ||
| Length of stay (days) | 0.9 (−0.31–2.02) | 1.23 (0.41–2.05) |
| Total hospital cost | $22,416.80 (17,029–27,804) | $25,746.00 (21,632–29,859) |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.
a
Based on univariate analysis.