Table 3.
Multivariable Cox regression analysis of overall 2-year survival in the entire cohort
| Variable | HR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (per year) | 1.13 (1.06 to 1.21) | <0.001 |
| Male sex | 1.20 (0.65 to 2.18) | 0.56 |
| BVAS (per point) | 0.92 (0.86 to 0.98) | 0.01 |
| MPO/P-ANCA | 0.67 (0.37 to 1.24) | 0.20 |
| CRP (per quartile) | 1.13 (0.85 to 1.51) | 0.39 |
| Creatinine (per quartile) | 1.35 (1.03 to 1.76) | 0.03 |
| Comorbidity score (per point) | 1.22 (0.84 to 1.78) | 0.30 |
Individual data missing in 15 patients, analysis performed on a total of 136 patients. BVAS, Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score; MPO, myeloperoxidase; P-ANCA, perinuclear ANCA; CRP, C-reactive protein; HR, hazard ratio; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval.