Table 2.
Simple logistic regression analysis showing association of each variable and functional limitation in patients with CHF.
| Factor | Unadjusted OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| PAD | 2.70 | 1.33–5.47* |
| Age | 0.79 | 0.32–1.93 |
| Male | 0.50 | 0.35–1.03 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic Black | 2.10 | 0.73–6.03 |
| Mexican American | 0.30 | 0.13–0.67 |
| BMI | 0.98 | 0.50–1.95 |
| Diabetes | 0.93 | 0.50–1.85 |
| Hypertension | 1.34 | 0.61–2.93 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 1.55 | 0.82–2.91 |
| Smoking | 0.76 | 0.32–1.79 |
| Arthritis | 2.74 | 1.56–4.80* |
| Emphysema | 1.22 | 0.39–3.85 |
| Chronic bronchitis | 1.65 | 0.54–5.05 |
| Coronary artery disease | 0.99 | 0.52–1.90 |
*Denotes P < 0.05. OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval; CHF: congestive heart failure; PAD: peripheral arterial disease.