Table 4. Multiple linear regression analysis for independent determinants of maximum IMT in common carotid arteries among FH patients (n = 176) .
| beta coefficient | 95% CI | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.022 | 0.016 – 0.028 | ＜0.0001 |
| Female sex | 0.097 | -0.016 – 0.21 | 0.0916 |
| Body mass index | 0.011 | -0.019 – 0.043 | 0.4580 |
| Smoking history | 0.043 | -0.063 – 0.15 | 0.4289 |
| Hypertension | 0.11 | -0.12 – 0.33 | 0.3416 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.057 | -0.24 – 0.36 | 0.7089 |
| LDL-cholesterol | -0.00039 | -0.0021 – 0.0013 | 0.6453 |
| HDL-cholesterol | -0.0073 | -0.015 – 0.000039 | 0.0512 |
| Log Triglycerides | -0.0069 | -0.19 – 0.18 | 0.9423 |
| Elasticity index | -0.16 | -0.31 – -0.010 | 0.0366 |
IMT, intima-media thickness; FH, familial hypercholesterolemia; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; and HDL, high density lipoprotein.