Table 2.
Results of Cox Regression Analysis, Showing Predictive Effects of Cortisol Slope and Covariates on the Occurrence of MACE and/or Death in the Years After CABG Surgery
| Variable | Coefficient (B) | SE | Wald χ2 | P | Hazard Ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortisol slope | −0.31 | 0.14 | 5.16 | .023 | 0.73 | 0.56–0.96 |
| Chronic illness burden | 0.67 | 0.32 | 4.46 | .035 | 1.96 | 1.05–3.65 |
| EuroSCORE | 0.18 | 0.06 | 9.27 | .002 | 1.20 | 1.07–1.35 |
| Bypassa | −0.28 | 0.67 | 0.18 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.20–2.79 |
This model includes MACE/mortality cases that occurred within the 5-day postoperative period. Bold face indicates P values with statistical significance (P > .05).
a
Whether the patient underwent cardiopulmonary bypass.