Research Article

Relationship between FEV1 and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in General Population without Airflow Limitation

Table 5

The relationship between FEV1 (% pred) and PWV (%) or serum uric acid level.

ModelAdjusted β coefficient value

Right PWV (%)Model 10.0200.0100.764
Model 20.2200.0330.236
Left PWV (%)Model 10.0210.0130.689
Model 20.2200.0370.192
Serum uric acid levelModel 10.061−0.0170.578
Model 20.087−0.0170.584

Statistical method: multiple linear regression analysis.
Model 1: adjustment for age, BMI, and smoking status.
Model 2: adjustment for age, BMI, smoking status + LDL, HDL, SBP, HbA1C, and CRP.