Osteopontin is elevated in patients with mitral annulus calcification independent from classic cardiovascular risk factors

Table 3 Logistic regression analysis of the MAC status. MAC coded 0 = no MAC, 1 = MAC

	Regression coefficient B	Standard error	Wald	Significance	Odds ratio e^b
Age (years)	.090	.019	21,533	<0,001	1,094
Coronary score (points)	.068	.031	4,943	0,026	1,071
OPN (ng/ml)	.007	.003	7,443	0,006	1,007
Constant	−7,891	1,329	35,261	<0,001

X² = 52,5 p < 0,001
Nagelkerke R² = 0,312
The exponential function of the regression coefficient (e^b) is the odds ratio associated with a one-unit increase in the exposure; the given form is correct

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