Table 4.
Multivariate hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals for mortality
| Covariates | Hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.06 (1.05–1.06) | <0.001 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | Reference | |
| Male | 1.38 (1.21–1.57) | <0.001 |
| CKD stage | ||
| 3A | Reference | |
| 3B | 1.37 (1.15–1.62) | <0.001 |
| 4 | 2.02 (1.69–2.43) | <0.001 |
| 5 | 4.24 (3.41–5.29) | <0.001 |
| Albuminuria | ||
| None | Reference | |
| Microalbuminuria | 1.45 (1.10–1.90) | 0.008 |
| Macroalbuminuria | 2.17 (1.66–2.84) | <0.001 |
| Unknown | 2.35 (1.77–3.11) | <0.001 |
| Comorbid conditions | ||
| Peripheral vascular disease | 2.04 (1.65–2.53) | 0.021 |
| Neuropathy | 1.49 (1.14–1.94) | 0.004 |
| Retinopathy | 1.32 (1.09–1.60) | 0.004 |
| Antiplatelet agent | 1.36 (1.19–1.55) | <0.001 |