Table 4. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis for CT-Quantitative EAtC Mapping and Clinical Variables (Age, Pack-Years) for PFTs and BODE Index.
| Variables | Coefficients | P | R2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEV1 | 0.352 | |||
| fAT | −0.409 | < 0.001 | ||
| Emph | −0.188 | < 0.001 | ||
| FEV1/FVC | 0.488 | |||
| fAT | −0.277 | < 0.001 | ||
| Emph | −0.224 | < 0.001 | ||
| FEF25–75% | 0.264 | |||
| fAT | −0.281 | < 0.001 | ||
| RV/TLC | 0.233 | |||
| fAT | 0.344 | < 0.001 | ||
| DLCO | 0.303 | |||
| Emph | −0.891 | < 0.001 | ||
| Age | −0.153 | 0.038 | ||
| BODE index | 0.397 | |||
| fAT | 0.425 | < 0.001 | ||
| Emph | 0.253 | < 0.001 | ||
| Age | 0.087 | 0.022 | ||
The following independent variables were used for the multivariable model: EAtC classes (fAT and Emph), age, and smoking history (pack-years). Normal from the EAtC classes was not considered as an independent variable because considerable multicollinearity (variance inflation factor > 10) between fAT and Normal were found. BODE = Body mass index, airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea and Exercise capacity, DLCO = carbon monoxide diffusing capacity corrected for hemoglobin concentration, EAtC = emphysema air-trapping composite, Emph = emphysema by EAtC, fAT = functional air trapping by EAtC, FEF25–75% = mean forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of FVC, FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in 1 second, FVC = forced vital capacity, Normal = normal lung parenchyma by EAtC, PFT = pulmonary function test, RV = residual volume, TLC = total lung capacity