TABLE 3.
Factors contributing to the prediction of ischemia in men
| Variables entered | P | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 (forced in) | |||
| Age | 0.353 | 1.024 | 0.974 to 1.075 |
| History of coronary events or procedures | 0.197 | 1.750 | 0.749 to 4.089 |
| Lifetime diagnosis of hypertension | 0.978 | 1.012 | 0.432 to 2.369 |
| Baseline systolic blood pressure | 0.052 | 1.023 | 1.000 to 1.048 |
| Diabetes | 0.323 | 1.872 | 0.540 to 6.493 |
| Type of daily angina pain | 0.088 | 0.700 | 0.464 to 1.055 |
| Time of day tested | 0.034 | 0.401 | 0.173 to 0.931 |
| METS achieved during testing | 0.259 | 0.852 | 0.645 to 1.125 |
| Model χ2=23.543 | 0.003 | ||
| Block 2 | |||
| Sweaty hands | 0.025 | 0.125 | 0.020 to 0.768 |
| Chest pain described as hot or burning | 0.035 | 0.364 | 0.142 to 0.932 |
| Chest pain described as heavy | 0.039 | 4.579 | 1.08 to 19.408 |
| Block χ2=15.222 | 0.002 | ||
| Full model χ2=38.765 | 0.000 | ||
METS Metabolic estimated cost