Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2006; 12(36): 5826-5833
Published online Sep 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i36.5826
Table 4 Independent predictors of intima-media thickening (IMT) or plaques in fatty liver of unspecified etiology
CarotidfindingsBStandarderrorPExp (B)(95% CI )
IMTIntercept-3.7360.9160.000
Male-0.0190.4050.9620.981 (0.443-2.169)
Age0.0790.0160.00000141.082 (1.048-1.117)
Fatty liver0.0930.4260.8270.911 (0.395-2.101)
PlaquesIntercept-7.8791.0500.000
Male0.0420.4030.17191.719 (0.781-3.786)
Age0.1660.0182.27 × 10-201.181 (1.040-1.223)
Fatty liver0.8730.4160.0360.418 (0.185-0.945)