Table 5.
Multivariable Liner Regression Analysis of CPET Values.
| VE/VCO2 slope | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| model 1 | ||||
| Variables | R2 | Adjusted R2 | F-value | Standardized β |
| DGLA+AA | 0.22 | 0.15 | 3.15* | -0.06 |
| AA | -0.24 | |||
| Alb | -0.09 | |||
| NT-proBNP | 0.25 | |||
| model 2 | ||||
| Variables | R2 | Adjusted R2 | F-value | Standardized β |
| DGLA+AA | 0.22 | 0.16 | 4.12* | -0.28* |
| NT-proBNP | 0.25 | |||
| Alb | -0.09 | |||
| model 3 | ||||
| Variables | R2 | Adjusted R2 | F-value | Standardized β |
| AA | 0.22 | 0.17 | 4.27** | -0.29* |
| NT-proBNP | 0.25 | |||
| Alb | -0.12 | |||
| Peak VO2 | ||||
| model 1 | ||||
| Variables | R2 | Adjusted R2 | F-value | Standardized β |
| Alb | 0.16 | 0.12 | 4.48* | 0.29* |
| AA | 0.20 | |||
*p<0.05, **p<0.01
DGLA: dihomo-γ-linolenic acid, AA: arachidonic acid, NT-pro BNP: N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide, Alb: albumen, CPET: cardiopulmonary exercise test, peak VO2: peak oxygen uptake, VE/VCO2 slope: regression slope relating minute ventilation to carbon dioxide output