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Results from logistic regression showing odds of peritonitis in the 30 days before death for selected patient demographic and clinical characteristics (n=1316)
| Characteristic | OR | 95% CI | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of coronary artery disease | 0.71 | 0.51–0.99 | 0.048 |
| Time on PD (yr)a | 1.07 | 1.00–1.15 | 0.049 |
| Number of peritonitis episodesa | 1.71 | 1.55–1.89 | <0.001 |
OR refers to each unit increase.
