TABLE 4

Prognostic Factors for Overall Survival of Patients with IPF Using Univariate and Multivariate Cox Models

ModelHR95% CIP
Univariate Cox
 Male sex2.130.63–7.170.22
 Ever-smoker1.280.51–3.230.60
 FVC (% predicted)0.970.95–0.990.003*
 DLCO (% predicted)0.970.94–0.990.012*
 Resting PaO2 (mm Hg)0.980.95–1.010.15
 6-min walk distance (m)0.990.99–0.990.010*
 6-min walk test nadir SpO2 (%)0.920.85–0.990.041*
 Extent of fibrosis score (0–4)2.001.25–3.180.004*
 Early SUV1.700.50–5.850.40
 Delayed SUV2.961.20–7.270.018*
 RI-SUV (%)1.051.02–1.090.0005*
Multivariate Cox
 RI-SUV (%)1.051.01–1.080.007*
 FVC (% predicted)0.970.95–0.990.020*
  • * P < 0.05.

  • PaO2 = arterial partial pressure of oxygen; SpO2 = oxygen saturation.