Table 3 Cox proportional hazards regression model for mortality risk assessment
From: Resternotomy does not adversely affect outcome after left ventricular assist device implantation
| Variables | HR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Resternotomy | 0.86 (0.434–1.690) | 0.65 |
| Age | 0.98 (0.952–1.019) | 0.38 |
| Male gender | 0.84 (0.409–1.719) | 0.63 |
| LVEF | 1.02 (0.977–1.061) | 0.39 |
| DT | 2.83 (1.207–6.649) | 0.02 |
| CHD | 1.06 (0.552–2.051) | 0.85 |
| Hypertension | 0.88 (0.447–1.714) | 0.70 |
| Diabetes | 1.32 (0.737–2.362) | 0.35 |
| ECLS | 1.21 (0.506–2.880) | 0.67 |
| Invasive ventilation | 1.47 (0.643–3.340) | 0.36 |