Table 2 Multivariable Cox proportional hazards model: Predictors of hypertension

Patient cohort (reference: non-MM patients)

MM patients

1.30 (1.22, 1.37)

<0.0001

Age (reference: 18–54 years)

55–64 years

1.82

(1.69, 1.97)

<0.0001

65–74 years

2.55

(2.36, 2.76)

<0.0001

75+ years

2.88

(2.66, 3.11)

<0.0001

Comorbidities at baseline (yes vs. no)

Ischemic heart disease

1.29 (1.20, 1.40)

<0.0001

Renal failure

1.43 (1.27, 1.61)

<0.0001

Diabetes mellitus

1.72 (1.59, 1.86)

<0.0001

Hyperlipidemia

1.16 (1.07,1.26)

<0.0001

CCI (reference: low [0])

Mild (1,2)

1.11 (1.03, 1.20)

<0.01