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Odds ratio for in-hospital death, comparing patients with dermatomyositis and cardiovascular disease with controls with cardiovascular disease
| Model | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Univariate modela | 2.11 (1.80-2.48) | < 0.001 |
| Multivariate modelb | 1.98 (1.57-2.48) | < 0.001 |
aAdjusted for age and gender only; badjusted for age, gender, Charlson comorbidity index, number of diagnoses (to control for severity of admission), and type of admission (elective versus emergency). CI, confidence interval.
