Table 3.
Predictors for the presence of low attenuation plaque
| Predictors | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total adiponectin <4.3 μg/mL |
|
|
|
| Unadjusted |
1.06 |
0.29-3.86 |
0.93 |
| Age and sex adjusted |
1.03 |
0.26-4.12 |
0.96 |
| Multivariable-adjustedb |
0.94 |
0.23-3.82 |
0.94 |
| HMW adiponectin <1.8 μg/mL |
|
|
|
| Unadjusted |
2.79 |
0.80-9.8 |
0.107 |
| Age and sex adjusted |
2.42 |
0.65-9.01 |
0.19 |
| Multivariable-adjustedb |
2.94 |
0.75-11.52 |
0.12 |
| HMW/Total adiponectin <43.8% |
|
|
|
| Unadjusted |
5.42 |
1.25-23.49 |
0.024 |
| Age and sex adjusted |
3.87 |
1.82-18.14 |
0.046 |
| Multivariable-adjustedb | 4.55 | 1.94-21.90 | 0.049 |
HMW adiponectin, high molecular weight adiponectin; CI, confidence interval.
a Based on logistic regression analysis.
b Additionally adjusted for HDL cholesterol.