Table 3.
Multivariate analysis for identifying variables at admission independently associated with death.
| Variables | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | |||
| Age (per 10 years) | 1.98 | 1.62–2.46 | < 0.001 |
| Oxygen saturation (< 92 vs. ≥92%) | 0.54 | 0.32–0.90 | 0.01 |
| Dyspnea | 3.25 | 1.92–5.66 | < 0.001 |
| Active cancer | 5.94 | 2.73–12.96 | < 0.001 |
| Abnormal ECG at admission | 2.28 | 1.15–4.92 | 0.02 |
| Model 2 | |||
| Age (per 10 years) | 1.81 | 1.46–2.28 | < 0.001 |
| Oxygen saturation (< 92 vs. ≥92%) | 0.47 | 0.28–0.81 | < 0.01 |
| ECG at admission | |||
| S1Q3 pattern | 3.17 | 1.38–7.03 | < 0.01 |
| Left bundle branch block | 3.82 | 1.52–9.28 | < 0.01 |
| Repolarization abnormalities | 2.41 | 1.40–4.14 | < 0.01 |
ECG, electrocardiogram; CI, confidence interval.
Model 1 was adjusted for age (per 10 years), oxygen saturation at admission, dyspnea, active cancer, and abnormal ECG at admission.
Model 2 was adjusted for age (per 10 years), oxygen saturation at admission, S1Q3 pattern at admission, left bundle branch block, and repolarization abnormalities at admission.