Table 4

Hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) for the relationship between estimated glomerular filtration rate and mortality.

Adjustment:

GFR ≥ 90

GFR 60–89

GFR 30–59

GFR < 30

Unadjusted

ref

1.44 (0.93–2.25)

3.35 (2.16–5.20)

7.52 (4.85–11.66)

Demographic and clinical variables, + reperfusion/revascularization, adjunctive antiplatelet therapy

ref

1.23 (0.77–1.95)

1.51 (0.93–2.46)

3.35 (2.06–5.44)

Demographic and clinical variables, reperfusion/revascularization, adjunctive antiplatelet therapy

ref

1.24 (0.78–1.97)

1.56 (0.96–2.54)

3.45 (2.11–5.64)

+ medication eligibility

Demographic and clinical variables, reperfusion/revascularization, adjunctive antiplatelet therapy, medication eligibility,

ref

1.24 (0.78–1.97)

1.56 (0.96–2.56)

3.56 (2.16–5.87)

+ receipt of medications

GFR = glomerular filtration rate (ml/min/1.73 m2); ref = referent group

Peterson et al. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2009 9:29   doi:10.1186/1471-2261-9-29