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Predictor models. Finally, comparisons of areas under ROC curves (AUC) were performed between predictor models and cardiovascular events predictors using MedCalc for Windows version 9.2.0.1.ResultsStudy population and CT resultsEighty-five patients were referred for CT. Demographic, clinical and laboratorial characteristics of study populationTable 4 Risk factors and risk profile by the time of CT
Predictor models. Finally, comparisons of areas under ROC curves (AUC) were performed between predictor models and cardiovascular events predictors using MedCalc for Windows version 9.2.0.1.ResultsStudy population and CT resultsEighty-five patients were referred for CT. Demographic, clinical and laboratorial characteristics of study populationTable 4 Risk factors and risk profile by the time of CT
Tervals (CI) and the significance level (p) are shown.Faustino et al. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:2 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/Page 7 ofFigure 1 Hazard function by Cox regression showing cardiovascular events along time according to Calcium score higher than 86.6 (vs 86.6), and the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD).the different models is presented in
Tervals (CI) and the significance level (p) are shown.Faustino et al. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:2 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/Page 7 ofFigure 1 Hazard function by Cox regression showing cardiovascular events along time according to Calcium score higher than 86.6 (vs 86.6), and the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD).the different models is presented in