Individual values for metabolic syndrome components in the PsA and non-PsA SpA groups. Values are mean ± SD unless otherwise specified.
| Variables | PsA | Non-PsA SpA | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean waist circumference, cm | 102.46 ± 14.15 | 98.29 ± 16.75 | 0.02* |
| Mean blood pressure, mmHg | |||
| Systolic | 142.04 ± 20.26 | 139 ± 17.84 | 0.19 |
| Diastolic | 81.98 ± 10.57 | 81.66 ± 11.48 | 0.80 |
| Mean HDL cholesterol, mg/dl | 54.93 ± 20.38 | 56.75 ± 18.39 | 0.28 |
| Mean triglyceride level, mg/dl | 163.07 ± 103.34 | 133.47 ± 84.90 | < 0.001* |
| Mean fasting blood glucose | NA | NA |
↵* Statistically significant. PsA: psoriatic arthritis; non-PsA SpA: non-psoriatic spondyloarthritis, HDL: high-density lipoprotein; NA: not available.