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Table 2 Multivariate Cox regression analysis for risk factors for stage 3 CKD (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) in non-CKD group, or stage 3B CKD (eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2) in pre-CKD group

From: Aortic calcification burden predicts deterioration of renal function after radical nephrectomy

Cox regression analyses

Risk factor

P value

HR

95% CI

Age, years

Continuous

0.224

1.01

0.99–1.04

Sex

Male

0.520

0.85

0.53–1.38

Diabetes

Positive

0.936

0.97

0.51–1.86

Cardiovascular disease

Positive

0.542

1.35

0.52–3.51

ACI (%)

Continuous

0.044

1.02

1.00–1.03

Metastatic disease

Positive

0.053

0.47

0.22–1.01

Preoperative eGFR (ml/min/1.73 m2)

Continuous

<0.001

0.97

0.96–0.99

  1. ACI aortic calcification index, CKD Chronic kidney disease, eGFR estimated glomerular filtration rate