Table 4.
Odds ratios by severe hypertension with biomarkers’ levels considered as continuous exposure variables
| Biomarker ( n = 116) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Apelin | ||
| Model I | 1.09 (0.82–1.43) | 0.56 |
| Model II | 0.99 (0.74–1.34) | 0.98 |
| 8-Isoprostane | ||
| Model I | 0.89 (0.68–1.17) | 0.42 |
| Model II | 0.97 (0.70–1.30) | 0.77 |
| Visfatin | ||
| Model I | 1.43 (1.01–2.03) | 0.04 |
| Model II | 1.35 (0.93–1.96) | 0.12 |
Model I: adjusted for age and sex; Model II: adjusted for Model I and ACR, fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and smoking status.
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.