Cox regression model of factors associated with mortality (including all study cohorts)
| Variable | HR (95% CI*) | p Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.10 (1.08 to 1.10) | <0.001 |
| Male sex | 2.05 (1.43 to 2.95) | <0.001 |
| Previous label of HF | 1.75 (1.17 to 2.57) | 0.007 |
| On diuretics | 0.90 (0.62 to 1.32) | 0.59 |
| Diabetes | 1.08 (0.65 to 1.88) | 0.78 |
| Hypertension | 1.37 (0.99 to 1.90) | 0.06 |
| Angina | 1.04 (0.73 to 1.50) | 0.82 |
| Myocardial infarction | 1.18 (0.80 to 1.73) | 0.40 |
| Shortness of breath | 1.64 (1.14 to 2.37) | 0.008 |
| NT-proBNP ≥150 pg/mL | 1.58 (1.09 to 2.30) | 0.02 |
*Bootstrapped estimates.
HF, heart failure; NT-proBNP, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.