Table 2.
Cox proportional-hazard regression analysis for recurrent pump thrombosis
| Predictors | HR | 95% CI | p value | HR | 95%CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrent pump thrombosis | Univariate predictors | Multivariate predictors | ||||
| Age at implantation | 0.99 | 0.95–1.04 | 0.76 | |||
| Body mass index | 0.94 | 0.86–1.04 | 0.23 | |||
| INTERMACS | 1.86 | 0.76–4.54 | 0.17 | |||
| Temporary right ECLS use | 1.69 | 0.99–6.85 | 0.50 | |||
|
Duration between LVAD imp and first pump thrombosis |
0.91 | 0.85–0.98 | 0.018 | 0.93 | 0.87–0.99 | 0.031 |
INTERMACS Interagency Registry for Mechanical Assisted Circulatory Support, ECLS extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, LVAD left-ventricular assist device