Table 4

Multivariate predictors of Q wave development in patients with ST elevation based on 1060 complete datasets

Odds ratio 95% CI p Value
Age1.000.99 to 1.020.89
Male sex0.950.67 to 1.350.49
Smoking0.690.49 to 0.960.03
Hypertension0.890.64 to 1.240.49
Diabetes0.670.46 to 0.970.03
Previous treatment with aspirin0.530.34 to 0.840.007
Emergency treatment with aspirin0.720.39 to 1.320.28
Thrombolytic treatment1.000.67 to 1.501.00
Pain duration < 120 min1.000.74 to 1.350.99
  • Odds ratios represent odds of Q wave infarction.