Table 3. Univariate analysis and adjusted multivariate regression analysis of variables associated with the primary outcome measure; defined as death or requirement for mechanical ventilation during hospitalization.

LFTs abnormality - defined as an elevation of at least one of AST, ALT, ALP, GGT or bilirubin above the upper limit of normal reference range of local laboratory.

DM, diabetes mellitus. CHF, congestive heart failure. HTN, hypertension. LFTs – liver function tests. ASA = aspirin.

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Figure (1) – Flowchart of the study cohort.

Abbreviations – LFTs – liver function tests. ICU, intensive care unit.

Figure (2) – the relation between the pattern of liver injury and death, Mechanical ventilation (MV) or either. Abbreviations – MV, mechanical ventilation