Table 3 Carotid ultrasound findings
Characteristic | RA patients (n = 60) | Controls (n = 60) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Carotid plaque, n (%) | 18 (30.0) | 7 (11.7) | 0.013 |
Unilateral carotid plaque, n (%) | 7 (11.7) | 5 (8.3) | 0.743 |
Bilateral carotid plaque, n (%) | 11 (18.3) | 2 (3.3) | 0.008 |
Increased cIMT, n (%) | 18 (30.0) | 4 (6.7) | 0.001 |
Unilateral increased cIMT, n (%) | 11 (18.3) | 4 (6.7) | 0.095 |
Bilateral increased cIMT, n (%) | 7 (11.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0.013 |
cIMT mm, median (IQR) | 0.75 (0.60–1.03) | 0.60 (0.50–0.70) | < 0.001 |
Subclinical atherosclerosis, n (%) | 32 (53.3) | 11 (18.3) | < 0.001 |
Statin therapy initiation, n (%) | 12 (20.0) | 2 (3.3) | 0.008 |