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Table 7 Multivariate analysis of echocardiographic findings among the study (diabetic) group

From: Assessment of subclinical left ventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus under follow-up at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Ethiopia: a case-control study

Diastolic dysfunction (n = 82)

OR (95% CI)

P value

Combined use of Metformin and Sulfonylureas

0.147 (0.028 – 0.763)

0.02

High triglyceride level

0.385 (0.154 – 0.961)

0.04

Dyslipidemia

0.356 (0.132 – 0.960)

0.04

Dyslipidemia

0.264 (0.098 – 0.713)

0.009

Atorvastatin use

0.375 (0.114 – 1.26)

0.033

Neuropathy

0.048 (0.004 - 0.552)

0.015

Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (< 50%)

Chronic kidney disease

0.193 (0.04 - 0.920)

0.039

Neuropathy

0.257 (0.071 – 0.929)

0.038