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Multivariate analysis of determinants of augmentation index, pulse wave velocity and aortic root size |
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| Dependent variable |
Independent variable |
R-square |
Standardised β-coefficient |
p |
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| Carotid AIx |
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| Presence of MFS |
0.34 |
-0.63 |
<0.001 |
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| Age |
0.66 |
-0.57 |
<0.001 |
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| Height |
0.81 |
0.40 |
0.002 |
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| PWV |
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| Age |
0.50 |
0.47 |
0.007 |
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| MAP |
0.61 |
0.47 |
0.008 |
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| Presence of MFS |
0.72 |
0.34 |
0.022 |
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| Aortic root size |
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| Presence of MFS |
0.69 |
0.90 |
<0.001 |
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| PWV |
0.82 |
0.50 |
<0.001 |
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| Carotid AIx |
0.88 |
0.33 |
0.012 |
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| Aortic root/BSA |
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| Presence of MFS |
0.76 |
0.87 |
<0.001 |
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AIx, augmentation index. MAP, mean arterial pressure. PWV, pulse wave velocity. MFS, Marfan Syndrome. Aortic root size is at sinus of Valsalva. BSA is adjustment for body surface area. | ||||
Payne et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2007 2:43 doi:10.1186/1749-8090-2-43 |
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