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Table 4 Predictors of acute CVEs in a multivariable logistic regression model

From: Predictors of acute cardiovascular events following acute exacerbation period for patients with COPD: a nested case–control study

Characteristic

Adjusted OR

95% CI

Adjusted P-value

Previous left heart insufficiency

5.06

1.66–15.36

0.004

20% increase in HR

10.19

2.21–46.99

0.003

Both lower limb edema

  

NS

LDH ≥ 245 U/L

  

NS

Electrolyte disturbance

4.24

1.40–12.77

0.01

Pneumothorax

  

NS

Diuretics use

6.37

1.96–20.67

0.002

Digitalis use

  

NS

  1. CVEs cardiovascular events, OR odds ratio, CI confidence index, HR heart rate, LDH lactic dehydrogenase, NS non-significance