Table 4.
Independent Predictors of LA Enlargement
| Risk Factors | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age older than 60, y | 1.03 | 1.02–1.06 | .03 |
| BMI >25, kg/m2 | 2.64 | 1.60–4.38 | .004 |
| Waist circumference >90 in men, and >80 in women, cm | 2.07 | 1.23–3.48 | <.001 |
| TG >1.7, mmol/L | 1.82 | 1.10–3.00 | .002 |
| HDL‐C >1.0 in men, and >1.25 in women, mmol/L | 0.61 | 0.37–1.00 | .02 |
| LVDd >4.5, cm | 4.43 | 2.61–7.50 | <.001 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; HDL‐C, high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol; LVDd, left ventricular end‐diastolic dimension; TG, triglyceride. Values are presented as hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals [CIs]).