Coronary calcium scores in different rheumatoid arthritis (RA) subgroups. Data are number (percentage) of patients. The test of significance is chi-square = 16.15, p = 0.04.
| Coronary Calcium Scores | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA Subgroups | None (0) | Minimal (1–10) | Mild (11–100) | Moderate (101–400) | Extensive (> 400) |
| ACD + IDA, n = 24 | 3 (12.5) | 11 (45.8) | 5 (20.8) | 5 (20.8) | 0 (0) |
| Pure ACD, n = 16 | 1 (6.25) | 1 (6.25) | 2 (12.5) | 12 (75) | 0 (0) |
| Nonanemic, n = 20 | 3 (15) | 9 (45) | 4 (20) | 4 (20) | 0 (0) |
ACD + IDA: anemia of chronic disease with coexistent iron deficiency anemia; pure ACD: pure anemia of chronic disease.