Table 3.
Factors associated with tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) values less than 17 mm at baseline, evaluated by multivariable logistic regression, adjusted for age and sex
| Factors associated with low TAPSE | OR | 95% CI | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 2.69 | 1.06‐6.82 | 0.037 |
| Precapillary PH | 3.54 | 1.19‐10.52 | 0.023 |
| DLCO, % | 0.97 | 0.95‐0.99 | 0.019 |
| FVC, % | 0.97 | 0.95‐0.99 | 0.010 |
| Pulmonary fibrosis, % | 1.03 | 1.01‐1.06 | 0.006 |
| GLS, % | 0.78 | 0.64‐0.94 | 0.011 |
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval; DLCO, diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide; FVC, functional vital capacity; GLS, global longitudinal strain; OR, odds ratio; PH, pulmonary hypertension.