Table 3.
Multivariable Cox regression analysis of dietary fiber intake in relation to first major adverse cardiovascular event
| Variables | Unit increase | Hazard ratio (95% confidence intervals) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary fiber intake (g/d) | 1 g/d | 0.89 (0.81–0.97) | 0.008 |
| Serum albumin (g/dl) | 1 g/dl | 0.94 (0.89–0.98) | 0.005 |
| Diabetes mellitus | Yes | 1.79 (1.19–2.70) | 0.005 |
| Pulse pressure (mm Hg) | 1 mm Hg | 1.02 (1.01–1.03) | 0.007 |
| Background AVD | Yes | 1.73 (1.16–2.58) | 0.007 |
| Duration of dialysis (mo) | 1 mo | 0.99 (0.99–1.00) | 0.04 |
| Serum fetuin-A (μg/l) | 1 μg/l | 12.9 (0.64–261.6) | 0.09 |
| Cardiac troponin T (μg/l) | 1 μg/l | 2.60 (1.14–5.93) | 0.02 |
| NT-pro-BNP (pg/ml) | 1 pg/ml | 1.00 (1.00–1.00) | <0.001 |
| Left ventricular mass index (g/m2) | 1 g/m2 | 1.00 (1.00–1.01) | 0.06 |
AVD, atherosclerotic vascular disease; NT-pro-BNP, N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide.
Out of the model including age, gender, residual glomerular filtration rate, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, daily energy intake, and protein intake and hemoglobin.