Table 5 Univariable and multivariable analysis of factors associated with survival in patients with HCC underwent TACE using Cox regression

Age

0.99

0.97–1.007

0.26

Sex (male)

1.24

0.99–1.56

0.07

MELD score

1.07

0.98–1.16

0.14

Within up-to-seven criteria

0.92

0.68–1.26

0.62

CTP B

1.17

0.69–1.99

0.57

AFP > 20 ng/mL

1.82

1.16–2.85

0.009*

AFP > 20 ng/mL

1.77

1.10–2.84

0.018*

Baseline EZ-ALBI

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

–

1.36–3.52

1.14–6.40

–

0.001*

0.023*

Baseline EZALBI

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

-

1.24–3.88

1.24–8.57

-

0.007*

0.016*

1 (ref)

2.19

2.71

1 (ref)

2.20

3.26

Worsening EZ-ALBI grade

0.94

0.60–1.46

0.77