Variables influencing the survival of patients with congestive heart failure (results of multivariate analysis)
| Variable | RR | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CI, confidence interval; RR, relative risk. | |||
| Age | 1.65 | 1.45 to 1.87 | <0.0001 |
| Alveolar oedema | 1.52 | 1.16 to 1.99 | 0.002 |
| Jugular vein congestion | 1.28 | 1.05 to 1.56 | 0.014 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.31 | 1.05 to 1.62 | 0.016 |
| Aetiology | 0.90 | 0.83 to 0.98 | 0.019 |