Results of multivariable regression analysis between common carotid intima-media thickness (ccIMT)*, serum MBL, and traditional and nontraditional cardiovascular risk modifiers.
| Factor | Regression Coefficient | 95% CI | p (2-tailed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum MBL | −0.041 | −0.099 to −0.008 | 0.042 |
| Male sex | −0.057 | −0.158 to 0.044 | 0.261 |
| Age | 0.001 | −0.002 to 0.004 | 0.482 |
| Mean blood pressure | 0.001 | −0.001 to 0.003 | 0.346 |
| Smoking (pack-years) | 0.000 | −0.002 to 0.002 | 0.994 |
| Body mass index | 0.005 | −0.004 to 0.014 | 0.235 |
| Total cholesterol | −0.029 | −0.076 to 0.019 | 0.228 |
| HOMA1-IR | −0.006 | −0.014 to 0.003 | 0.198 |
| hsCRP | 0.000 | −0.006 to 0.006 | 0.972 |
| SLEDAI | −0.002 | −0.015 to 0.012 | 0.822 |
| Glucocorticoids (ever) | 0.034 | −0.123 to 0.191 | 0.658 |
| Other immunosuppressants(ever) | −0.068 | −0.224 to 0.087 | 0.376 |
* To fit model regarding linearity, variance homogeneity, and normal distribution, ccIMT was logarithmically transformed. HOMA1-IR: homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance; hsCRP: highly sensitive C-reactive protein; SLEDAI: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index.