Table 2 Parameters associated with FGF-23 level.

From: FGF-23 is a biomarker of RV dysfunction and congestion in patients with HFrEF

Variable

Univariable regression

Multivariable regression

 

r2

p

p

LVEF (%)

0.014

0.03

0.68

RV dysfunction grade (1–4)

0.07

 < 0.0001

0.0004

Congestion in the pulmonary circulation (present vs. absent)

0.02

0.008

0.43

Congestion in the systemic circulation (present vs. absent)

0.04

0.0003

0.03

eGFR (ml. min−1 .1.73 m−2)

0.02

0.02

0.08

Hb1Ac (mmol/mol)

0.01

0.04

0.33

  1. FGF-23, fibroblast growth factor 23; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; RV, right ventricular; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; Hb1Ac, glycated hemoglobin.
  2. Significant values are in bold.
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