Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of prevalent RA cases compared to non-RA controls.
| Clinical characteristics | RA cases, n=567 | Non-RA controls, n=979 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age LDL measured, yrs | 54.5 (12.3) | 55.2 (12.5) | 0.29 |
| Female, n (%) | 456 (80.4) | 777 (79.4) | 0.65 |
| Mean year LDL measurement (SD) | 2000 (4.9) | 1998 (5.2) | <0.0001 |
| ACPA status, n (%) | 422 (74.4) | 1 (0.6)* | <0.0001 |
| Lipoprotein levels (mg/dL) | |||
| LDL, mean (SD) | 117.2 (36.5) | 125.6 (41.7) | <0.0001 |
| Tchol, mean (SD) | 199.4 (43.5) | 208.3 (49.9) | 0.0002 |
| HDL, mean (SD) | 56.1 (18.1) | 53.8 (17.8) | 0.01 |
*
out of 156 controls with ACPA data