Myocardial infarction (MI) and death rates, and most recent C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients with gout taking or not taking colchicine (n = 1288).
| Outcome | Colchicine, n = 576 | No Colchicine, n = 712 | p | Relative Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI, % | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.03 | 0.46 |
| Death, % | 3.9 | 5.1 | 0.18 | 0.76 |
| CRP, mean ± SD mg/dl | 2.5 ± 4.6 | 3.4 ± 5.6 | 0.24 | — |