Stepwise linear regression analysis (backward selection) to study the independent variables predicting MMPs in FH subjects.

The following independent variables were considered for the model: oxLDL-C (U/L), intermediate monocytes (percentage), non-classical monocytes (percentage) and gender. β = standardized regression coefficient. A p-value≤0.1 was considered statistically significant. Stepwise linear regression analysis (backward selection) to study the independent variables predicting MMPs in FH subjects.