Table 4.
Univariate and multivariate analysis of factors associated with the discovery of cancer during an episode of VTE.
Variable | Univariate Analysis | Multivarate Analysis | ||||
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OR | 95%CI | p | OR | 95%CI | p | |
Age > 65 years | 3.47 | 1.83–7.17 | 0.0003 | 2.58 | 1.26–5.72 | 0.0132 |
Active smoking | 0.19 | 0.03–0.63 | 0.024 | 0.33 | 0.05–1.19 | 0.150 |
Chronic kidney disease | 2.48 | 1.37–4.70 | 0.003 | 1.59 | 0.83–3.18 | 0.17 |
Anticoagulation | 2.11 | 0.61–5.55 | 0.07 | 2.09 | 0.58–5.81 | 0.19 |
Concomitant DVT of the lower limbs and USVT | 2.91 | 0.66–8.89 | 0.08 | 4.48 | 1.00–15.3 | 0.0280 |
CI: confidence interval; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; OR: odds ratio; USVT: unusual site venous thrombosis.