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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2026; 18(9): 124786
Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4330/wjc.124786
Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4330/wjc.124786
Table 2 Penalized multivariable logistic regression model for in-hospital mortality
| Variable | β-coefficient | OR | 95%CI | P value |
| Log (NT-proBNP) | 0.74 | 2.10 | 1.30-3.42 | 0.002 |
| Lactate (mmol/L) | 0.42 | 1.52 | 1.10-2.09 | 0.011 |
| Serum sodium (per mmol/L decrease) | -0.15 | 0.86 | 0.77-0.96 | 0.007 |
| SBP < 100 mmHg (yes vs no) | 0.91 | 2.48 | 1.18-5.20 | 0.017 |
| Congestion index (0-4) | 0.55 | 1.73 | 1.22-2.45 | 0.002 |
- Citation: Diaconu M, Popescu DC, Țînț D, Nechita AC. Development and internal validation of a rapid bedside score for predicting in-hospital mortality in acute heart failure. World J Cardiol 2026; 18(9): 124786
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v18/i9/124786.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.124786