Table 3.
Variables associated with image quality
| Variables | Univariate Ordinal Regression | Multivariate Ordinal Regression | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportional Odds (95% CI) |
p-value | Proportional Odds (95% CI) |
p-value | |
| Age, years | 1.02 (0.98–1.04) | 0.30 | ||
| Male | 0.51 (0.18–1.30) | 0.16 | ||
| BMI, kg/m2* | 0.91 (0.82–1.00) | 0.06 | 1.15 (0.62–2.17) | 0.34 |
| HR, bpm* | 0.51 (0.37–0.69) | <0.001 | 0.64 (0.43–0.94) | 0.02 |
| I-370 protocol | 0.84 (0.44–1.60) | 0.61 | ||
| Diameter, mm | 7.93 (3.72–18.3) | <0.001 | 5.39 (2.38–13.2) | <0.001 |
| OWT | 0.84 (0.44–1.60) | 0.81 | ||
| Tube current, mA† | 0.82 (0.72–0.92) | 0.001 | 0.90 (0.76–1.07) | 0.25 |
| Mean attenuation proximal to stent, HU† | 1.06 (0.83–1.35) | 0.63 | ||
| LAI ratio | 0.18 (0.08–0.38) | <0.001 | 0.42 (0.18–0.99) | 0.04 |
| Stent lumen SNR, HU† | 1.81 (0.31–12.4) | 0.51 | ||
| Stent lumen CNR, HU† | 1.39 (0.19–12.3) | 0.74 | ||
BMI, body mass index; PHB, premature heartbeats; bpm, beats per minute.
Values are given as absolute numbers and ranges.
Only relevant variables were eligible for the multivariable regression model.
* every 5-unit increase; † every 50-unit increase.