Table 3.

Final model by logistic regression using Firth's penalized maximum likelihood method. Derived cut-offs for model variables are also shown. Based on this model a combined prediction score of ≥ 3 denotes G+LVH− status.

Variable*	β Coefficient	SE of β	Adjusted	χ 2	p-Value	Prediction	Youden-Derived	% Of Subjects Meeting Cut-off
		(95% CI)	OR			Score	Cut-off	G+LVH−	Controls
≥ 2 Crypts Present	3.01	1.59 (0.79, 7.92)	20.38	8.37	0.004	2	≥ 2 crypts	19	0
AMVL	2.09	0.50 (1.71, 3.13)	8.08	22.08	< 0.001	2	≥ 21 mm	85	45
FDMaxApical	1.61	0.45 (0.75, 2.52)	4.98	14.16	< 0.001	1	≥ 1.241	55	16
LVESViR	1.35	0.44 (0.51, 2.26)	3.87	10.25	0.001	1	< 0.803	55	30

^*Model parameters entered as categorical (binary) predictors derived from Youden-based cut-offs.

β = beta; SE = standard error. Other abbreviations as in Tables 1 and 2.