Table 3.
Lineal regression analysis of LTI and significant variables (mean LTI cut-off value, 14.05 kg/m²)
| Exp (β) | 95% CI | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher age (years) | 1.05 | 0.97, 1.16 | 0.325 |
| Charlson comorbidity index | −0.01 | −0.09, 0.04 | 0.572 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | −0.01 | −0.013, 0.007 | 0.531 |
| FTI kg/m²) | −1.396 | −0.896, −0.875 | 0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m²) | 1.388 | 0.939, 0.961 | 0.001 |
| ECW (L) | 0.246 | 0.228, 0.278 | 0.001 |
| Urine protein (mg/24 h) | 0.02 | 0.01, 0.01 | 0.703 |
LTI, lean tissue index; BMI, body mass index; OH, overhydration; Nt-ProBNP, N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide; CRP, C-reactive protein.