However, in multivariate analysis, E/e′ ≥ 10 (HR = 2.72, 95% CI 1.07-6.9, p = 0.03) and serum albumin (HR = 0.32, 95% CI 0.14-0.7, p < 0.01) were found to be independent predictors of mortality in decompensated cirrhosis patients. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is Cirrhosis.