Table 4.
Cox-regression analysis of paclitaxel dose on mortality in patients with paclitaxel-DES
| Variables in the equation | HR | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univariate analysis | |||
| Paclitaxel-DES (dichotomous) | 1.14 | 0.78–1.66 | 0.50 |
| Multivariate analysis | |||
| Paclitaxel-DES (dichotomous) | 1.60 | 0.19–13.77 | 0.67 |
| Age (years) | 1.08 | 1.04–1.12 | < 0.005 |
| Smoking | 1.03 | 071–1.50 | 0.89 |
| History of PAD | 1.08 | 0.59–1.98 | 0.81 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.48 | 0.76–2.88 | 0.24 |
| Previous stroke or transient ischemic attack | 1.41 | 0.67–2.94 | 0.37 |
| Coronary artery disease | 1.47 | 0.76–2.83 | 0.25 |
| Anticoagulant medication | 1.77 | 0.63–4.96 | 0.28 |