Table 4.
Variables associated with ccIMT, in univariate and multiple regression analysis
| Variable | Univariate | Multiple regression (**) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| |
p(*) |
p |
standard β |
| Gender |
0.058 |
0.025 |
−0.163 |
| Age |
<0.001 |
<0.001 |
0.581 |
| Diabetes mellitus |
0.005 |
0.032 |
0.154 |
| CVD |
0.001 |
0.046 |
0.158 |
| DAP |
0.008 |
not entered |
|
| MAP |
0.032 |
0.117 |
−0.124 |
| Albumin |
0.008 |
0.357 |
0.075 |
|
logCRP |
0.010 |
0.875 |
0.013 |
| Fetuin-A |
0.001 |
0.201 |
−0.103 |
| OPG | <0.001 | 0.389 | 0.086 |
(*)Pearson’s correlation for linear association of continuous variables and independent samples t-test for difference between groups. (**)Model adjusted R2=0.615, p<0.001.
ccIMT common carotid intima-media thickness, CRP C-reactive protein, CVD cardiovascular disease, DAP diastolic arterial pressure, MAP mean arterial pressure, OPG osteoprotegerin.