Prevalence ratios for 3 physical examination components. Multivariate analyses are adjusted for the other respective physical examination components.
| Univariate Analysis | Multivariate Analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination Component Findings | Prevalence Ratio (95% CI) | p | Prevalence Ratio (95% CI) | p |
| Absent pulse | 2.73 (2.02–3.69) | < 0.001 | 2.38 (1.69–3.38) | < 0.001 |
| Bruit present | 1.74 (1.25–2.45) | 0.0011 | 1.51 (1.08–2.13) | 0.0174 |
| ≥ 15 mm Hg BP difference | 1.39 (1.04–1.86) | 0.0272 | 1.18 (0.86–1.63) | 0.3133 |
BP difference: systolic blood pressure difference between arms.