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Table 2 Odds-ratios for being included in a lower LVEF subgroup, down to the HFrEF

From: Role of NT-proBNP and lung ultrasound in diagnosing and classifying heart failure in a hospitalized oldest-old population: a cross-sectional study

 

HFrEF (%)

HFmrEF (%)

HFpEF (%)

OR (95% CI)

ORa (95% CI)

Total

n = 28 (19)

n = 27 (18)

n = 93 (63)

-

-

NT-proBNP < 9531 pg/mL

13 (46)

16 (59)

68 (73)

Ref.

Ref.

NT-proBNP ≥ 9531 pg/mL

15 (54)

11 (41)

25 (27)

2.5 (1.3-4.9)

-

B-lines < 13

16 (57)

16 (59)

67 (72)

Ref.

Ref.

B-lines ≥ 13

12 (43)

11 (41)

26 (28)

1.8 (0.9-3.5)

-

Intercostal spaces < 1

7 (25)

10 (37)

33 (36)

Ref.

Ref.

Intercostal spaces ≥ 1

21 (75)

17 (63)

60 (64)

1.3 (0.7-2.6)

-

Combination -

21 (75)

25 (93)

88 (95)

Ref.

Ref.

Combination +

7 (25)

2 (7)

5 (5)

4.4 (1.5-12.9)

4.3 (1.5-12.9)

  1. ORa adjusted for age, sex and eGFR
  2. HFrEF Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, HFmrEF Heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction, HFpEF Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, NT-proBNP amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide