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Multiple regression analysis showing the independent predictors of carotid plaque-GSM. Partial R2 represents the percent variability of the dependent variable explained by each predictor.
| Standardized Beta | p Value | Partial R2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude | −3.23 | <0.0001 | 8.7% |
| Diastolic blood pressure | 1.36 | <0.0001 | 1.7% |
| IMTmax (quartiles) | −0.96 | <0.0001 | 0.8% |
| Pack-yearscode | 0.85 | <0.0001 | 0.7% |
| Whole model | 12.0% |
