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Biological results: comparison between IE and rejected cases
| Variable | Infective endocarditis (n = 402) | Rejected cases (n = 1571) | Relative risk (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 199 (54.4%) | 507 (39.5%) | 1.6 (1.3–1.9) | 0.000002 |
| Leucocytosis | 171 (45.8%) | 399 (30.8%) | 1.6 (1.4–1.9) | 0.000001 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 67 (18.7%) | 152 (12%) | 1.5 (1.2–2) | 0.002 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate >50 | 204 (64.4%) | 492 (43.3%) | 2.4 (1.6–2.4) | <0.0000001 |
95% CI, 95% confidence interval.
