Table 5 Logistic regression analysis argatroban vs. heparin (n = 186)
Model | Bleeding complications | |
|---|---|---|
OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
Argatroban crude | 4.1 (2.0–8.6) | < 0.001 |
 Primary model confounder before argatroban | ||
  argatroban adjusted preoperative hemoglobin, operation time, SAPS score, pTTmax | 2.2 (0.9–5.1) | 0.06 |
Sensitivity analysis | ||
 Preoperative confounder | ||
  argatroban adjusted preoperative hemoglobin, quick-value, operation time, SAPS score, pTTmax | 2.2 (0.9–5.2) | 0.06 |
 Postoperative confounder | ||
  argatroban adjusted preoperative hemoglobin, operation time, SAPS score, pTTmax, liver cell damage, MELDmax, Bilimax | 2.1 (0.8–5.2) | 0.11 |