Table 4 Multivariable analysis between fatty acids and microvascular parameters.

From: Association between serum fatty acids and microcirculation in kidney transplant recipients

Outcome

Fatty acid

Adjusted p*

Coefficient

95% CI

R2 (full model)

Microvascular relevance

WLR [-]

22:4n-6

0.041

−0.069

−0.132 - −0.006

0.18

positive

WLR [-]

20:4n-3

0.0073

−0.144

−0.242 - −0.046

0.26

positive

WCSA[µm2]

18:2n-6

0.0392

20.324

1.907–38.74

0.3

negative

HRindex [%]

Iso C15

0.0131

16.305

3.965–28.645

0.38

positive

  1. CI- confidence interval, HR- hyperemic response, WCSA - wall cross-sectional area; WLR – wall-to-lumen ratio.
  2. *adjusted for age, sex, diabetes, eGFR, hs-CRP, and statin therapy.