Baseline characteristics of the subjects in the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) Lupus Clinic cohort and Framingham Offspring cohort.
| Characteristic, mean (SD) or % | MGH Cohort | Framingham Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 38.8 (14.5) | 44.4 (10.1) |
| Male sex | 10 | 47 |
| Prednisone-equivalent dose, mg | 9.4 (11.9) | NA |
| SLEDAI score | 5.2 (3.3) | NA |
| Total serum cholesterol, mmol/l | 5.2 (1.5) | 5.4 (1.0) |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 120.5 (13.7) | 122.4 (16.9) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 23.8 (5.1) | 25.9 (4.6) |
| Blood glucose, mmol/l | 5.3 (2.3) | 5.5 (1.1) |
SLEDAI: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index; NA: not applicable.