Table 4.
Age- and Comorbidity-Adjusted Logistic Regression Analysis: D-Dimer Predicts Markers for Disease Severity and RVD.
| Independent Variable | Dependent Variable | OR (95% CI) | Standard Error | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-dimer | Hypotension | 4.910 (2.054-11.733) | 0.445 | <.001 |
| D-dimer | Tachycardia | 2.316 (1.337-4.011) | 0.280 | .003 |
| D-dimer | SO2 < 90% | 2.770 (1.574-4.876) | 0.289 | <.001 |
| D-dimer | RV/LV ratio ≥ 1 | 1.829 (1.096-3.052) | 0.261 | .021 |
| D-dimer | Elevated TNI | 4.416 (2.181-8.942) | 0.360 | <.001 |
| D-dimer | sPESI ≥ 1 | 4.578 (2.087-10.043) | 0.401 | <.001 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; LV, left ventricular; OR, odds ratio; RV, right ventricular; RVD, right ventricular dysfunction; sPESI, simplified Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index; TNI, troponin I.