Table 3.
Multivariate Cox Regression Analysis
| Variable | Hazard ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDNN <70 | 1.9 | 1.4–2.5 | <0.001 |
| Age (per year increase) | 1.02 | 1.01–1.03 | <0.001 |
| Cancer stage | <0.001 | ||
| No evidence of disease | 0.1 | 0.1–0.2 | <0.001 |
| Localized cancer | 0.5 | 0.3–0.6 | <0.001 |
| Advanced cancer | 1.0 | Ref | Ref |
| ECOG Performance status 0–2 | 0.4 | 0.3-0.5 | <0.001 |
SDNN = standard deviation of all NN intervals; ECOG: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group