Table 4:

Multivariable OR for the association among clinical characteristics, vessel characteristics, and disrupted plaque surface in all vessels

CharacteristicMultivariable (Age, Sex)Multivariablea (Age, Sex, Factors P < .10)
OR (95% CI)P ValueOR (95% CI)P Value
Age1.05 (1.00–1.10).071.05 (1.00–1.10).07
Sex0.42 (0.15–1.12).080.50 (0.17–1.42).19
Hypertension1.98 (0.73–5.35).18
Diabetes mellitus0.40 (0.14–1.10).080.31 (0.11–0.94).04b
Hypercholesterolemia1.41 (0.63–3.15).40
Current smoking0.48 (0.16–1.46).20
Intraplaque hemorrhage3.98 (1.73–9.16).001b3.13 (1.25–7.84).02b
Degree of stenosis (ECST, per 10%)1.42 (1.09–1.84).009b1.30 (1.00–1.69).07
Calcification volume0.86 (0.69–1.08).21
  • a We corrected for age, sex, diabetes mellitus, and degree of stenosis (ECST).

  • b P < .05.