Predictors of aortic intima-media thickening or plaques in patients with SLE.
| Variable | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univariate analyses | |||
| Age | 1.08 per year | 1.020–1.14 | 0.009 |
| Age at diagnosis of SLE | 1.12 per year | 1.04–1.19 | 0.001 |
| Cyclophosphamide therapy | 0.17 | 0.045–0.655 | 0.01 |
| Multivariate analyses | |||
| Age at diagnosis of SLE | 1.12 per year | 1.037–1.21 | 0.001 |
| Cyclophosphamide therapy | 0.19 | 0.153–0.95 | 0.03 |