Table 3. Independent factors of increased C-IMT identified by multiple linear regression analysis.
Independent variables | Standard β | t value | P |
---|---|---|---|
Age | 0.208 | 6.533 | <0.001 |
BMI | 0.083 | 2.599 | 0.010 |
SBP | 0.154 | 4.735 | <0.001 |
25(OH)D3 | –0.112 | –3.610 | <0.001 |
Lipid-lowering therapy | 0.074 | 2.370 | 0.018 |
Variables included in the model were: age, BMI, W, SBP, DBP, FPG, TG, FINS, years since menopause, 25(OH)D3, anti-hypertensives and lipid-lowering therapy.
Abbreviation: C-IMT, carotid intima-media thickness; BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; 25(OH)D3, 25 hydroxyvitamin D3.