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Table 5 A) multiple linear regression modelling the relationship with RDW. B) Binary regression relationship between CV events and RDW

From: Methotrexate therapy impacts on red cell distribution width and its predictive value for cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

A: Multiple linear regression

B: Binary regression

Dependent variable: RDW at follow up

CV-Event

 

p

95% CI

MTX

 

p

95%CI

MTX

< 0,001

0,290–0,818

no

RDW follow up

0,018

0,491–0,935

Age, y follow up

< 0,001

0,011–0,031

yes

RDW follow up

0,511

0,624–1,247

Hb, g/l follow up

< 0,001

−0,057–−0,039

    
  1. A) Multiple linear regression modelling the relationship with RDW at follow up, B) Binary regression, relationship between CV events and RDW at follow up according to MTX intake, y years, Hb hemoglobine level, MTX methotrexate, CV cardiovascular, CI confidence interval