Table 4.
Multivariable Linear Regression Analysis for the Relationship between Hemoglobin Levels and Clinical Predictors within the Overall Chronic Systolic Heart Failure Cohort (n=130).
| Variable | Standard β | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| NGAL (ng/mL) | −0.35 | 0.012 |
| Age (years) | −0.17 | 0.133 |
| Gender (male) | 0.13 | 0.243 |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73m2) | 0.22 | 0.093 |
| hsCRP (ng/mL) | −0.12 | 0.300 |
| MPO (pM) | −0.06 | 0.637 |
| Absolute neutrophil count (K/μL) | 0.22 | 0.074 |
| NT-proBNP (pg/mL) | −0.16 | 0.217 |
Abbreviations: NGAL, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; hsCRP, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein; MPO, myeloperoxidase; NT-proBNP, aminoterminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.