Table 4.
Univariate and multivariate predictors of mortality in advanced CKD patients
| Factor | Univariate P value | Multivariate P Value | Hazard ratio | Lower 95% CI | Upper 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age >75 |
0.0005 |
0.002 |
3.21 |
1.53 |
6.74 |
| History of MI |
<0.0001 |
0.007 |
2.72 |
1.32 |
5.64 |
| LVEF < 55% |
0.02 |
NS |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| High LVMI |
0.03 |
NS |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Diastolic grade > 1 |
0.0005 |
0.001 |
3.42 |
1.66 |
7.08 |
| Elevated troponin T | <0.0001 | 0.005 | 3.70 | 1.50 | 9.18 |
Independent variables entered in the Cox Regression model: age, sex, diabetes, history of MI, LVEF, LVMI, Diastolic grade >1, Troponin T. CI, confidence interval; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; LVMI, left ventricular mass index.