Table 4.
Results of the adjusted analysis for the relationship between body mass index and survival among 233 patients with stage D Heart Failure on Long-term Milrinone Infusion
| Variable | Hazard Ratio (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| BMI group (ref BMI < 30 kg/m2) | 0.08 | |
| BMI 30 to 35 kg/m2 | 0.85 (0.44 to 1.64) | |
| BMI > 35 kg/m2 | 1.77 (1.00 to 3.14) | |
| Male | 0.73 (0.47 to 1.15) | 0.17 |
| Age group (ref age < 55) | < 0.001 | |
| 55-69 | 2.37 (1.28 to 4.37) | |
| 70+ | 3.71 (1.90 to 7.26) | |
| Non-White race | 0.82 (0.52 to 1.29) | 0.38 |
| Heart Transplant | 0.22 (0.03 to 1.66) | 0.14 |