Table 3.
Subgroup Analysis Limiting to Patients With Available Ascitic Protein Fluid Levelsa
| Variable | Odds ratio for whole group (95% CI) | Odds ratio for subgroup (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| MELD score | 1.20 (1.14-1.26) | NA |
| Ascitic fluid protein | NA | 0.88 (0.70-1.11) |
| Age, years | 0.99 (0.97-1.03) | 1.01 (0.98-1.03) |
| Females vs males | 1.65 (0.87-3.15) | 1.41 (0.80-2.49) |
| Center A vs center C | 0.68 (0.34-1.36) | 0.75 (0.40-1.39) |
| Center B vs center C | 0.72 (0.33-1.60) | 1.26 (0.63-2.53) |
a
Center A = University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Center B = University of Alabama at Birmingham; Center C = Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; MELD = model for end-stage liver disease; NA = not available.