Table 4 Multiple logistic regression analysis with the relationship between high baPWV and risk variables

From: Metabolic syndrome is a significant and independent risk factor for increased arterial stiffness in Japanese subjects

Variables

OR

95% CI

P-value

Male

 MetS

3.65

2.99–4.47

<0.001

 Age

1.11

1.09–1.13

<0.001

 Total cholesterol

0.98

0.95–1.01

0.21

 Smoking

1.26

1.04–1.52

0.02

 CRP

2.09

1.43–3.07

<0.001

Female

 MetS

8.02

3.18–20.25

<0.001

 Age

1.12

1.06–1.18

<0.001

 Total cholesterol

0.95

0.87–1.03

0.20

 Smoking

1.02

0.58–1.81

0.95

 CRP

1.77

0.60–5.29

0.30

  1. Abbreviations: baPWV, brachial–ankle pulse wave velocity; CI, confidence interval; CRP, C-reactive protein; MetS, metabolic syndrome; OR, odds ratio.
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