Table 3.

Odds ratios of variables in the multivariable logistic regression model predicting unplanned admissions for heart failure in the next 12 months

Model variable	Odds ratio	95 % CI
Age	8.0*	2.8-23.1
Age2	0.98*	0.98-0.99
NYHA class IV	32.2*	1.4-722.8
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide > 2500 pg/l	11.8*	1.5-89.9
Any implantable pacing device	0.10*	0.02-0.64
Heart failure admissions in past 12 months	8.3*	2.4-29.1

95 % confidence intervals (CI) are given

Model was developed using data from 80 randomly selected patients

NYHA New York Heart Association

*p < 0.05