Table 2.
Risk factors for rebleeding
| Risk factors |
Univariate Log-rank test |
Multivariate |
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| P | HR | 95%CI | P | |
| Age > 70 yr | 0.037 | 2.1 | 1.2-6.1 | 0.05 |
| Gender | 0.800 | - | - | - |
| Overt OGIB presentation | 0.130 | - | - | - |
| Hb < 8.0 g/dL | 0.027 | 2.7 | 1.9-6.3 | 0.03 |
| Blood units transfused | 0.180 | - | - | - |
| Transfusions requirement | 0.020 | - | - | - |
| T ≥ 2 blood units | 0.023 | - | - | - |
| NSAID intake | 0.900 | - | - | - |
| Significant lesions in CE | 0.036 | 2.4 | 1.1-5.8 | 0.01 |
| Specific treatment carried out | 0.500 | - | - | - |
OGIB: Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding; CE: Capsule endoscopy; NSAID: Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Hb: Hemoglobin; HR: Hazard ratios.