Table 3:
Vital Sign Change During 6MW (Adjusted for Walk Distance) and Survival in Adult Patients with SCD.
| n (%) | Crude Hazard ratio (95%CI, P value) | Hazard ratio adjusted for TRV and NT-pro BNP (95%CI, P value) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBP increase* | 480 (77) | 0.68 (0.28–1.65, 0.39) | 0.28 (0.10–0.81, 0.019) |
| DBP increase* | 364 (58) | 0.85 (0.37–1.96, 0.70) | 0.72 (0.26–2.02, 0.54) |
| Pulse BP increase* | 428 (68) | 1.28 (0.50–3.26, 0.61) | 0.91 (0.33–2.49, 0.85) |
| Oxygen % decrease** | 309 (50) | 1.42 (0.60–3.35, 0.43) | 1.06 (0.40–2.82, 0.92) |
| Heart rate increase* | 565 (90) | 2.40 (0.33–17.61, 0.39) | 1.15 (0.16–8.54, 0.89) |
Was defined as any increase in vital sign from before to after 6MWT
Was defined as any decrease in O2 saturation from before to after 6MWT