Table 5.
Multivariate Cox regression analyses of the determinants of ESRD
| Parameters | Hazard Ratio | Lower 95% Confidence Interval | Upper 95% Confidence Interval | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 4.22 | 1.86 | 9.58 | 0.0006 |
| Log UACR | 2.31 | 1.23 | 4.33 | 0.008 |
| Slope GFR (ml/min per 1.73 m2 per year) | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.86 | <10−6 |
| Circumferential wall stress (/10 kPa) | 1.40 | 1.08 | 1.83 | 0.01 |
| Carotid pulse pressure (/10 mmHg) | 1.24 | 1.03 | 1.49 | 0.02 |
Adjusted for age, previous cardiovascular events, body mass index, smoking status, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and variables nonsignificantly associated. UACR, urinary albumin creatinine ratio.