Table 5.
Risk Factors Predictive of Treatment Failure
| OR (95% CI) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of parenteral therapy | 1.05 (1.01–1.1) | .015 |
| Hemodialysis | 0.69 (0.16–3.03) | .624 |
| Prosthesis | 0.7 (0.26–1.87) | .478 |
| Race | 1.68 (0.57–4.93) | .343 |
| Comorbid disease states | ||
| Hypertension | 0.9 (0.28–2.95) | .864 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.35 (0.52–3.55) | .54 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 1.62 (0.53–4.97) | .397 |
| Coronary artery disease | 1.72 (0.62–4.77) | .293 |
| Heart failure | 7.93 (2.43–25.92) | <.001 |
| Hematologic/oncologic disorder | 0.36 (0.1–1.24) | .096 |
| Psychiatric disorder | 1.3 (0.39–4.38) | .667 |
| Alcohol/tobacco use | 1.24 (0.48–3.22) | .652 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.