Table 3

Multivariable predictors of mortality on Cox proportional hazards analysis

VariablesHR (95% CI)p Value
Multivariable analysis
 BNP (per 100 pg/ml)1.71 (1.07 to 2.73)0.02
 Creatinine (per 10 μm/l)0.70 (0.50 to 0.97)0.03
 6 min walk test distance (per 10 m)0.93 (0.87 to 0.99)0.02
 Down syndrome2.11 (0.47 to 9.39)0.33
  • BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide, WHO, World Health Organization functional class.

  • Significant variables are printed in bold.