Elevated serum albumin-to-creatinine ratio as a protective factor on outcomes after heart transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance of serum albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) in patients receiving heart transplantation of end-stage heart failure.

Methods

From January 2015 to December 2020, a total of 460 patients who underwent heart transplantation were included in this retrospective analysis. According to the maximum Youden index, the optimal cut-off value was identified. Kaplan-Meier methods were used to describe survival rates, and multivariable analyses were conducted with Cox proportional hazard models. Meanwhile, logistic regression analysis was applied to evaluate predictors for postoperative complications. The accuracy of risk prediction was evaluated by using the concordance index (C-index) and calibration plots.

SUBMITTER: Shen Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10512951 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature