Risk ratio (95% confidence) | p Value | |
Sex | 1.13 (0.61–2.10) | NS |
Increased ESR | 3.00 (1.83–4.93) | <0.001 |
Renal manifestation | 3.38 (1.87–6.10) | <0.001 |
dcSSc | 2.37 (1.49–3.78) | <0.001 |
Early malignancy | 3.20 (1.62–6.32) | <0.001 |
Age at onset | – | <0.01 |
Items influencing the survival by univariate analysis were included in the multivariate analysis. The final model includes the stepwise selection of the strongest independent prognostic factors and gender.
dcSSc, diffused cutaneous systemic sclerosis; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate.