Table 1

 Univariate and multivariate predictors of mortality by Cox regression analysis in patients with end-stage renal disease

HR for prediction of mortality (95% CI)p Value
CAD, coronary artery disease; DSE, dobutamine stress echocardiography; HR, hazard ratio; LV, left ventricular; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; LVESD, left ventricular end systolic diameter; NT-proBNP, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.
Univariate predictors
    Age0.44 (0.12 to 0.88)0.33
    Sex0.39 (0.18 to 0.95)0.51
    Dialysis2.89 (2.01 to 5.98)0.07
    Diabetes7.42 (3.54 to 9.48)0.006
    Cardiac troponin T6.12 (2.81 to 10.11)0.01
    NT-proBNP5.57 (3.14 to 8.21)0.02
    LVESD3.13 (1.62 to 7.81)0.05
    LVEF3.75 (1.46 to 8.19)0.02
    Left atrium4.92 (2.14 to 8.11)0.02
    Mitral E:Ea ratio8.14 (3.45 to 9.53)0.001
    LV mass index0.29 (0.07 to 1.89)0.24
    Positive DSE result6.32 (2.17 to 9.13)0.009
    Significant CAD6.46 (2.33 to 10.11)0.008
Multivariate predictors
    Diabetes8.12 (3.96 to 10.88)0.001
    Mitral E:Ea ratio6.18 (2.17 to 9.94)0.006
    Significant CAD5.87 (2.96 to 9.14)0.02