Table 4.
Multivariable Predictors of Being NYHA II Despite LVEF ≤35% (Stepwise Multivariable Regression Analysis)
| No. | Simple OR (95% CI) | Multiple OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age > median | 144 | 0.83 (0.42–1.64) | — |
| Female sex | 144 | 0.24 (0.09–0.67) | 0.24 (0.09–0.67)a |
| BMI > median | 144 | 0.80 (0.40–1.56) | — |
| Ischemic origin of HF or prior MI | 144 | 0.80 (0.40–1.58) | — |
| Hypertensive heart disease | 144 | 0.82 (0.38–1.80) | — |
| Heart rate > median | 144 | 1.14 (0.58–2.22) | — |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; HF, heart failure; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; MI, myocardial infarction; NYHA, New York Heart Association; OR, odds ratio.
a
Final multiple model is equivalent to simple model.