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. 2012 Jun;7(6):965–973. doi: 10.2215/CJN.11191111

Table 4.

Model of linear regression with backward likelihood ratio elimination for predicting increase in coronary artery calcification

Difference in CACS (95% CI) P Value
Model adjusted r2 +0.25
Model P <0.001
Constant 0.12
Baseline CACS (log) 0.38 (0.17–0.54) <0.001
ΔOPG (log) 0.28 (0.32–1.92) 0.006

CACS, coronary artery calcification score; CI, confidence interval; ∆OPG, change in osteoprotegerin.