Table 3 Multivariate predictors of mortality in patients ≥75 years old at initiation of dialysis
Variable | HR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Ischemic heart disease | 4.68 | 1.58–13.91 | 0.005 |
Peripheral vascular disease | 2.03 | 1.02–4.04 | 0.045 |
Number of comorbidities | |||
None or one | |||
Two | 0.50 | 0.17–1.45 | 0.204 |
Three or more | 0.54 | 0.18–1.63 | 0.277 |
Acute unplanned start of dialysis in the ICU | 5.31 | 2.44–11.56 | < 0.001 |