Table II.
Hazard ratios of clinical worsening according to IL-6 quartiles
| HR values (95% CI), univariate | HR values (95% CI), multivariate | |
|---|---|---|
| IL-6 levels (pg/mL) | ||
| <6.8 | 0.17 (0.06-0.43) | 0.20 (0.08-0.51) |
| 6.8-13.8 | 0.34 (0.18-0.67) | 0.42 (0.21-0.85) |
| 13.8-27.8 | 0.48 (0.26-0.89) | 0.50 (0.27-0.92) |
| >27.8 | 1 | 1 |
| Age (10 y) | 1.35 (1.12-1.64) | 1.25 (1.02-1.53) |
| Sex (male) | 1.81 (1.03-3.18) | 1.68 (0.95-2.97) |
CI, Confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio.