Table 2.
Multivariable linear regression analysis of the dependence of the 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, estimated by the Framingham risk score, on thoracic aorta 18F-FDG activity (FDGMAX), thoracic aorta Na18F activity (NaFMAX), and the thoracic aorta CT calcium burden (β standardized regression coefficient)
| Determinant | Regression coefficient (95 % CI) | β | Adjusted R 2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.39 | <0.001 | |||
| Intercept (%) | −9.46 (−16.70 to −3.75) | 0.007 | ||
| FDGMAX (kBq/mL) | 0.50 (−0.08 to 1.15) | 0.10 | 0.113 | |
| NaFMAX (kBq/mL) | 5.37 (3.34 to 7.93) | 0.37 | <0.001 | |
| CT calcium burden (mm3) | 0.41 (0.26 to 1.07) | 0.42 | 0.002 |