Table 5.
PCA-derived factors in AS patients.
| Factors | Variables Included in the Factor | Loadings of the Variables | Factor Variability, % (Total Variance: 41%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haematology–lipid-related factor | Ferritin | 0.719 | 12 |
| Haemoglobin | 0.704 | ||
| HDL-c | −0.536 | ||
| Triglycerides | 0.530 | ||
| Proinflammatory–prothrombotic-related factor | Platelet count | 0.730 | 11 |
| Neutrophil count | 0.696 | ||
| C-reactive protein | 0.661 | ||
| LDL-c–vitamin-related factor | Vitamin D level | 0.731 | 9 |
| Vitamin B12 level | 0.621 | ||
| LDL-c | −0.506 | ||
| Age–glucometabolic-related factor | Age | 0.739 | 9 |
| HbA1c | 0.707 |
Abbreviations: HDL-c, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-c, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HbA1c, glycosylated haemoglobin A1c.