Table 2.
Multivariate analysis for the prediction of the composite secondary endpoint (all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, or major bleeding)
| Predictor | HR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Myocardial revascularization | 0.89 (0.85–0.96) | 0.001 |
| Age per 1 year (y) | 1.04 (1.01–1.08) | < 0.05 |
| Female gender | 0.72 (0.44–1.17) | 0.181 |
| Serum creatinine (per 0.1 mg/dL) | 1.04 (1.01–1.06) | < 0.0001 |
| NT-proBNP (per 1000 ng/L) | 1.1 (1.02–1.19) | < 0.05 |
| GRACE 2.0-score (per 10‑point increase) | 1.55 (1.18–2.13) | 0.002 |
| History of CAD | 0.76 (0.44–1.32) | 0.301 |
| Prior MI | 1.41 (1.12–1.87) | < 0.05 |
| History of PAD | 1.11 (0.57–2.22) | 0.765 |
| Active or ex-smoker | 1.16 (1.04–1.28) | 0.006 |
| Arterial hypertension | 1.45 (1.12–1.87) | 0.003 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 1.16 (1.1–1.28) | 0.027 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.02 (0.74–1.42) | 0.892 |
Hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals and p-values for predictors of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, or major bleeding in the full cohort of AF patients meeting ESC rule-in criteria
CAD coronary artery disease, CI confidence interval, HR hazard ratio, MI myocardial infarction, PAD peripheral artery disease