Table 6.
Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses of future vascular events.
| Univariate analysis | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 4.261 | 1.445–12.559 | 0.009 |
| Homocysteine | 1.197 | 1.044–1.371 | 0.010 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.993 | 0.986–1.0 | 0.043 |
| Carotid revascularisation | 0.364 | 0.135–0.983 | 0.046 |
| Medication adherence | 0.269 | 0.091–0.798 | 0.018 |
| CEUS (grade 2) | 3.750 | 1.419–9.910 | 0.008 |
| Plaque echogenicity (types I and II) | 2.812 | 1.088–7.269 | 0.033 |
| Multivariable analysis | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 6.686 | 1.530–29.221 | 0.012 |
| Homocysteine | 1.203 | 1.001–1.446 | 0.049 |
| CEUS (grade 2) | 6.066 | 1.565–23.512 | 0.009 |
| Carotid revascularisation | 0.218 | 0.055–0.869 | 0.031 |
CEUS, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography; CI, confidence interval; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; OR, odds ratio.