Variable (univariate analysis) | Relative risk | 95% CI | p Value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (continuous) | 1.01 | 0.98 to 1.04 | NS |
Sex (female) | 0.15 | 0.02 to 1. 11 | 0.06 |
Intercurrent illness | 2.81 | 1.03 to 7.64 | 0.04 |
NYHA class IV | 2.45 | 1.03 to 5.84 | 0.04 |
LV end diastolic diameter | 1.00 | 0.95 to 1.05 | NS |
Implantation of valved conduit | 7.17 | 1.58 to 32.6 | 0.01 |
Viridans streptococcal endocarditis | 0.45 | 0.17 to 1.23 | NS |
Staphylococcal endocarditis | 2.08 | 0.77 to 5.65 | NS |
Aortic ring abscess | 1.25 | 0.55 to 2.84 | NS |
Cl, confidence interval; LV, left ventricular; NYHA, New York Heart Association.