Subgroups analysis of arteriosclerosis No. of trials Hazard ratio (95% CI) P-subgroup difference
Sample size >200 3 1.67 (0.90, 3.09) 0.40
<200 2 2.64 (1.11, 6.29)
Follow-up >7 years 1 2.90 (1.07, 7.84) 0.31
< 7 years 4 1.63 (0.99, 2.69)
Endpoint ESRD Renal failure 3 2.43 (1.13, 5.20) 0.34
2 1.51 (0.84, 2.72)
Adjustment Univariate Multivariate 0 - -
5 1.83 (1.17, 2.86)
Baseline eGFR <80 ml/min per 1.73 m2 >80 ml/min per 1.73 m2 2 1.54 (0.63, 3.78) 0.53
3 2.23 (1.06, 4.73)
Percentage of nephrotic syndrome 100% 1 1.46 (0.78, 2.73) 0.31
<100% 4 2.32 (1.23, 4.37)
Percentage of immunosuppression >80% 3 1.79 (1.08, 2.97) 0.66
<80% 2 2.60 (0.52, 13.03)
Country North American/Europe 2 1.54 (0.63, 3.78) 0.53
Asia 3 2.23 (1.06, 4.73)
Table 4: Subgroup analysis of the association of arteriosclerosis with renal outcomes.