Multivariable Cox regression analysis to assess risk factors for time to pericarditis recurrence
| Multivariable analysis | |||
| HR | 95% CI | P value | |
| Age <75 years | 3.23 | 1.81 to 5.58 | <0.001 |
| Gender (male) | 1.09 | 0.62 to 1.75 | 0.741 |
| Dyspnoea | 0.84 | 0.58 to 1.46 | 0.877 |
| Chest pain | 1.43 | 0.80 to 2.54 | 0.456 |
| Widespread ST-segment elevation | 0.44 | 0.76 to 1.62 | 0.498 |
| Fever | 0.84 | 0.52 to 1.54 | 0.754 |
| CRP | 1.09 | 0.83 to 1.44 | 0.706 |
| Idiopathic aetiology | 1.63 | 0.97 to 2.49 | 0.059 |
| Pericardial rubs | 0.79 | 0.46 to 1.31 | 0.341 |
| Pericardial effusion | 1.76 | 1.07 to 2.88 | 0.018 |
| Pleural effusion | 2.05 | 1.30 to 3.24 | 0.002 |
| NSAIDs | 0.56 | 0.31 to 1.32 | 0.141 |
| Colchicine | 1.68 | 1.04 to 2.68 | 0.058 |
| Corticosteroids | 0.64 | 0.41 to 1.09 | 0.512 |
Values in bold indicate statistical significance at the p<0.05 level.
CRP, C reactive protein; NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.