TABLE 2.
Predictive Values of Z‐index, MELD, and DF for 90‐Day Mortality in the ELAD Cohort
| HR | 95% CI | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univariate analysis | |||
| Z‐index a | 1.61 | 1.23–2.12 | 0.001 |
| Creatinine | 1.55 | 1.11–2.16 | 0.01 |
| Bilirubin | 1.01 | 0.97–1.06 | 0.6 |
| INR | 0.67 | 0.24–1.82 | 0.4 |
| MELD | 1.07 | 0.97–1.19 | 0.2 |
| DF | 1.01 | 0.99–1.03 | 0.5 |
| Multivariate analysis | |||
| Z‐index (model 1) b | 1.60 | 1.21–2.11 | 0.001 |
| Z‐index (model 2) c | 1.62 | 1.23–2.14 | 0.001 |
Abbreviation: INR, international normalized ratio.
a
Z‐index in the unit of 0.1 (0–10) used in Cox proportional hazard regression.
b
Model 1 adjusted for MELD.
c
Model 2 adjusted for DF.