Table 5 Markers of subclinical and overt atherosclerosis in RA patients stratified for activity index (DAS28[PCR] >2.6)

From: Traditional cardiovascular risk factors and residual disease activity are associated with atherosclerosis progression in rheumatoid arthritis patients

  

Baseline

Follow-up

p value

DAS28[CRP] > 2.6 N = 51

cIMT, mm

0.72 ± 0.16

0.77 ± 0.17

0.004

cCD, 10−3/kPa

18.94 ± 6.61

16.64 ± 4.97

0.002

plaques, %

36

46

N.s.

DAS28[CRP] < 2.6 N = 55

cIMT, mm

0.72 ± 0.14

0.73 ± 0.16

N.s.

cCD, 10−3/kPa

18.89 ± 7.08

18.12 ± 5.54

N.s.

plaques, %

38

45

N.s.

  1. cIMT carotid intima media thickness, cCD common carotid distensibility, DAS28[CRP] disease activity score 28 [c reactive protein], N.s. not significant
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