Table 4.
Multiple linear regression model of several relevant parameters on endothelium-dependent vasodilation in the (A) macrocirculation (FMD) and (B) microcirculation (Ach)
| Predictor | Coefficient | SE coefficient | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | ||||
| Age | -0.067 | 0.016 | -4.13 | <0.0001 |
| Sex | 0.132 | 0.378 | 0.35 | 0.727 |
| T. Bili | -0.347 | 0.586 | -0.59 | 0.554 |
| ALT | -0.025 | 0.0148 | -1.70 | 0.090 |
| HCT | -0.061 | 0.034 | -1.82 | 0.070 |
| Platelet | 0.003 | 0.002 | 1.19 | 0.233 |
| (B) | ||||
| Age | -0.653 | 0.260 | -2.51 | 0.013 |
| Sex | 3.629 | 5.198 | 0.70 | 0.486 |
| T. Bili | 1.280 | 8.077 | 0.16 | 0.874 |
| ALT | -0.391 | 0.328 | -1.19 | 0.235 |
| AST | -0.354 | 0.467 | -0.76 | 0.449 |
| HCT | -1.334 | 0.431 | -3.10 | 0.002 |
| Platelet | 0.031 | 0.033 | 0.92 | 0.361 |
Total bilirubin levels do not have an effect on FMD and Ach in these models.
SE, standard error; T. Bili, total bilirubin; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; HCT, hematocrit; AST, aspartate aminotransferase.