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In a multivariate analysis, the independent predictors of an adverse outcome were advanced age (odds ratio per decade of life, 1.80; 95 percent confidence interval, 1.16 to 2.81; P=0.009), a high peak lactate dehydrogenase level (odds ratio per 100 U per liter, 2.09; 95 percent confidence interval, 1.28 to 3.42; P=0.003), and a high absolute neutrophil count on presentation (odds ratio, 1.60; 95 percent confidence interval, 1.03 to 2.50; P=0.04).
Not much you can do about your age. But is it possible to do anything about the other two variables?
2 posted on 04/07/2003 2:49:54 PM PDT by aristeides