Table 4.
Correlation Between Carotid‐Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity Among Hypertensive Patients
| Variables | Correlation Coefficient (β) | Regression Coefficient (95% Confidence Interval) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 0.268 | 0.071 (0.023–0.119) | .004a |
| HDL‐C, mg/dL | −0.234 | 0.050 (−0.086 to −0.013) | .008a |
| Creatinine, mg/dL | 0.207 | 1.645 (0.254–3.036) | .021a |
| Log‐osteoprotegerin, pg/L | 0.312 | 1.736 (0.809–2.663) | <.001a |
P<.05 was considered statistically significant in the multivariate logistic regression analysis (adopted factors: diabetes, age, systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL‐C]), log‐blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, glomerular filtration rate, and log‐osteoprotegerin).