Baseline late GCA characteristics independently associated with a prior diagnosis of PMR or PA as revealed by backward stepwise logistic regression.
| Characteristics | OR (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Subclinical aortitis | 6.42 (2.39–17.23) | < 0.001 |
| New-onset headache | 0.44 (0.19–1.03) | 0.06 |
| Fever | 0.29 (0.13–0.64) | 0.002 |
GCA: giant cell arteritis; PMR: polymyalgia rheumatica; PA: peripheral arthritis.