Multivariate predictors of plasma potassium concentration in upper half of the distribution (>4.2 mmol/l)
| Odds ratio | 95% CI | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data are for 2399 patients for whom complete data were available. | |||
| CI, confidence interval. | |||
| Age (years) | 1.016 | 1.009 to 1.023 | <0.0001 |
| Diabetes | 1.66 | 1.38 to 2.00 | <0.0001 |
| Serum creatinine (μmmol/l) | 1.006 | 1.004 to 1.008 | <0.0001 |
| ACE inhibitor | 1.33 | 1.07 to 1.64 | 0.009 |
| Diuretic | 0.49 | 0.39 to 0.61 | <0.0001 |