Table 2.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of VTE risk factors
| Variables | OR | (95%CI) | P | Adjusted OR | (95%CI) | Adjusted P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPE (yes or no) | 3.21 | 1.55–6.67 | 0.002 | 2.44 | 1.12–5.33 | 0.025 |
| Age | 1.06 | 1.03–1.08 | < 0.001 | 1.05 | 1.02–1.08 | < 0.001 |
| Sex (male or female) | 1.67 | 0.98–2.85 | 0.058 | 1.76 | 1.01–3.08 | 0.048 |
|
D-dimer ≥ 500 ng/mL (yes or no) |
5.04 | 2.71–9.37 | < 0.001 | 3.73 | 1.96–7.11 | < 0.001 |
| PSI score (IV/V or III) | 4.29 | 1.87–9.81 | < 0.001 | 2.63 | 1.08–6.39 | 0.033 |
Abbreviations: VTE: venous thromboembolism; PPE: parapneumonic effusion; PSI: pneumonia severity index; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval