Characteristics of 114 patients with rheumatoid arthritis without overt arterial disease. Values are numbers (percentages) unless otherwise indicated.
| Characteristic | Women, n = 93 | Men, n = 21 | All, n = 114 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, yrs (SD) | 53.4 (6.8) | 55.0 (6.1) | 53.7 (6.6) |
| Median duration of arthritis, yrs (IQR) | 10.3 (4.6; 16.9) | 7.2 (3.1; 15.2) | 9.6 (4.4; 16.9) |
| Median study ESR, mm/h (IQR) | 18 (8; 28) | 10 (4; 30) | 16 (8; 28) |
| Rheumatoid factor-positive (> 29 IU/ml) | 79, 85% | 15, 71% | 94, 83% |
| ACR RA criteria 4/7 | 52, 56% | 12, 57% | 64, 56% |
| Mean arterial blood pressure, mm Hg (SD) | 98 (11.6) | 101 (11.0) | 98 (11.5) |
| Mean fasting total cholesterol, mmol/l (SD) | 5.3 (1.2) | 5.2 (1.1) | 5.3 (1.1) |
| Median pack-years of smoking (IQR) | 5 (0; 22) | 23 (0; 33) | 6 (0; 25) |
| Median physical activity (Godin) score (IQR) | 41 (31; 65) | 21 (15; 40) | 37 (25; 59) |
| Daily fruit and vegetables in diet | 69, 74% | 14, 67% | 83, 73% |
| Median HAQ score (IQR) | 1.13 (0.63; 1.75) | 0.75 (0.25; 1.75) | 1.13 (0.50; 1.75) |
| Mean augmentation index, AIX@75 (SD) | 32.6 (7.1) | 26.8 (8.9) | 31.5 (7.7) |
IQR: interquartile range; ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; ACR: American College of Rheumatology; RA: rheumatoid arthritis; HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire.