Lipoprotein particle concentration and size in patients with RA and controls, by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Data are n (%) or mean ± SD.
| Characteristics | RA, n = 139 | Controls, n = 75 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDL particles | |||
| Large LDL particles, nmol/l | 442 ± 175 | 397 ± 157 | 0.10 |
| Small LDL particles, nmol/l | 1390 ± 722 | 1518 ± 654 | 0.05 |
| LDL size, nm | 21.0 ± 0.7 | 20.8 ± 0.7 | 0.10 |
| HDL particles | |||
| Large HDL particles, nmol/l | 10.7 ± 4.8 | 10.7 ± 5.3 | 0.88 |
| Small HDL particles, nmol/l | 18.2 ± 5.4 | 20.0 ± 4.4 | 0.003 |
| HDL size, nm | 9.1 ± 0.5 | 9.0 ± 0.4 | 0.11 |
| VLDL particles | |||
| Total VLDL, nmol/l | 65.7 ± 38.1 | 63.4 ± 25.9 | 0.86 |
| VLDL size, nm | 50.4 ± 8.9 | 49.2 ± 6.9 | 0.58 |