In multivariate model 2, Eotaxin at T4 (OR = 1.019, 95% CI = 1.002–1.035) was still associated with persistent CE, and PDGF-AA at T4, sCD40L at T4, and TNF-α at T4 tended to be associated with persistent CE even after adjusting all clinically relevant variables. Here, TNF is linked to cholesteryl ester measurement.