Table 2 Univariate predictors of mortality in patients ≥75 years old at initiation of dialysis
Variable | HR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean Age (years) (±SD) | 1.03 | 0.97–1.09 | 0.412 |
Sex (Male) | 1.01 | 0.58–1.76 | 0.982 |
Diabetes mellitus | 0.95 | 0.51–1.76 | 0.874 |
Ischemic heart disease | 3.05 | 1.29–7.20 | 0.011 |
Cerebrovascular accident | 1.25 | 0.72–2.18 | 0.424 |
Peripheral vascular disease | 2.55 | 1.38–4.71 | 0.003 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1.68 | 0.86–3.30 | 0.130 |
Cancer | 1.03 | 0.53–2.01 | 0.923 |
Cognitive dysfunction | 1.13 | 0.51–2.50 | 0.765 |
Number of comorbidities | |||
None or one | 1.00 | – | |
Two | 1.17 | 0.47–2.90 | 0.734 |
Three or more | 2.85 | 1.25–6.47 | 0.013 |
Acute unplanned start of dialysis in the ICU | 5.54 | 2.82–10.92 | < 0.001 |