Table 3.
Factors associated with acquired concentric left ventricular hypertrophy
| Acquired concentric left ventricular hypertrophy | β (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | 1.28 (0.14 to 2.41) | – | 0.03 |
| Player position | 1.20 (0.02 to 2.38) | – | 0.047 |
| Race×player position interaction | −1.91 (−3.50 to 0.32) | – | 0.02 |
| Family history of hypertension | 0.014 (−0.73 to 0.76) | 1.01 (0.48 to 2.13) | 0.97 |
| ΔWeight, kg | 0.057 (−0.008 to 0.12) | 1.06 (0.99 to 1.13) | 0.09 |
| ΔSystolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 0.014 (−0.01 to 0.04) | 1.01 (0.99 to 1.04) | 0.26 |
| ΔTissue-Doppler E′, cm/s | −0.16 (−0.30 to 0.02) | 0.85 (0.74 to 0.98) | 0.03 |
| ΔPulse wave velocity, m/s | −0.17 (−0.65 to 0.32) | 0.85 (0.52 to 1.37) | 0.50 |
| Household income, per $10 000 increase | −0.18 (−0.38 to 0.02) | 0.84 (0.68 to 1.02) | 0.08 |