Table 4.
Multivariate associations (fully adjusted model) between NEFA (per log2 mg/dl higher) and CVD mortality
| Variable | HR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| NEFA, per log2 mg/dl | 1.51 (1.15 to 1.99) | 0.004 |
| Age, per yr | 1.15 (0.88 to 1.49) | 0.31 |
| BMI, per kg/m2 | 0.99 (0.94 to 1.04) | 0.61 |
| Physical activity, active | 0.91 (0.71 to 1.17) | 0.47 |
| Current smoker | 1.41 (1.00 to 1.99) | 0.05 |
| UAER, per log2 µg/min | 1.20 (1.09 to 1.33) | <0.001 |
| eGFR, per log2 ml/min per 1.73 m2 | 0.30 (0.16 to 0.56) | <0.001 |
| CVD, presence | 1.82 (1.35 to 2.47) | <0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus, presence | 1.01 (0.64 to 1.46) | 0.86 |
| Hypertension, presence | 1.39 (0.88 to 2.19) | 0.16 |
| High-sensitivity CRP, per log2 mg/L | 1.16 (0.98 to 1.37) | 0.09 |
| Triglycerides, per log2 mg/dl | 1.06 (0.84 to 1.34) | 0.62 |
| Cholesterol, mg/dl | 1.00 (0.99 to 1.01) | 0.31 |
| Lipid medication | 1.08 (0.69 to 1.68) | 0.75 |