Table 4.
Multivariate Cox regression analysis showing the independent predictors of adverse cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes mellitus: result of a 1 year follow-up
| Variables | B | Hazard ratio | p value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin >20 IU/µl | 1.11 | 3.03 | 0.005 | 1.41–6.54 |
| Syntax score >22 | 0.84 | 2.32 | 0.032 | 1.07–5.02 |
| Microalbumin >20 mg/l | 0.43 | 1.54 | 0.153 | 0.85–2.81 |
| Duration of diabetes >5 years | 0.28 | 1.32 | 0.415 | 0.67–2.62 |
| Mode of treatment (PTCA) | 0.02 | 1.02 | 0.970 | 0.42–2.48 |
| Mode of treatment (medical) | 0.28 | 1.32 | 0.508 | 0.58–3.04 |
| LDL >100 mg/dl | 0.14 | 1.15 | 0.641 | 0.64–2.08 |
| Body mass index >23 kg/m2 | −0.49 | 0.61 | 0.109 | 0.34–1.11 |
LDL low density lipoprotein