Association of SUA and prevalence of carotid plaques in men and in women.
| SUA, mg/dl | No. Subjects | Prevalence of Carotid Plaques, % | Crude OR | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | ||||
| < 5 | 360 | 26.1 | 1.0 (reference) | 1.0 (reference) |
| 5 to < 6 | 685 | 28.0 | 1.10 | 1.29 (0.92–1.82) |
| 6 to 6.8 | 595 | 30.4 | 1.24 | 1.61 (1.12–2.30) |
| ≥ 6.8 | 606 | 35.2 | 1.53 | 1.75 (1.21–2.51) |
| Test for trend | p = 0.002 | |||
| Women | ||||
| < 5 | 1589 | 18.6 | 1.0 (reference) | 1.0 (reference) |
| 5 to < 6 | 587 | 25.4 | 1.49 | 1.05 (0.79–1.39) |
| 6 to < 6.8 | 259 | 31.3 | 1.99 | 1.03 (0.69–1.52) |
| ≥ 6.8 | 185 | 33.5 | 2.20 | 1.06 (0.70–1.59) |
| Test for trend | p = 0.08 |