Table 2.
Individual and multivariable covariates of log plasma NGAL levels.
| Variable | Individual | Multivariate∗ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| r | P | β | P | |
| Age | 0.063 | 0.32 | ||
| Systolic BP | 0.14 | 0.024 | ||
| BMI | 0.043 | 0.52 | ||
| log urinary NGAL | 0.56 | <0.0001 | ||
| logBNP | 0.34 | <0.0001 | 0.12 | 0.010 |
| logeGFR | −0.73 | <0.0001 | −0.59 | <0.0001 |
| logHb | −0.50 | <0.0001 | ||
| loghsCRP | 0.064 | 0.31 | ||
| logUACR | 0.45 | <0.0001 | 0.17 | 0.001 |
| logTG | −0.090 | 0.16 | ||
| logLDL-C | −0.13 | 0.049 | ||
| logHDL-C | −0.23 | <0.0001 | −0.20 | <0.0001 |
| EF (%) by UCGb | −0.14 | 0.082 | ||
b n = 151.
∗ R 2 = 0.58; β = standardized regression coefficient.
Multivariate model includes all variables with P < 0.05 by individual model.
BP, blood pressure; BMI, body mass index; BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; EF, ejection fraction; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol; hsCRP, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol; NGAL, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; TG, triglyceride; UACR, urinary albumin creatinine ratio; UCG, ultracardiography.