Table 2.
Inflammatory variables at follow-up.
| Variable | CAC 0–10 | CAC > 10 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESR (mm/h) | 9.0 (6–14) | 26 (14–30) | <0.01 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 5.0 (5.0–9.5) | 8.0 (5.0–20) | ns |
| DAS28 | 2.31 (2.05–3.30) | 3.61 (3.29–4.41) | <0.01 |
| Swollen joints | 0 (0-1) | 2 (0–3) | <0.05 |
| Tender joints | 0 (0–5) | 2 (2-3) | ns |
| HAQ | 0.5 (0.2–1.5) | 0.9 (0.3–1.7) | ns |
Values are presented as median (Q1–Q3). ns = not significant (p > 0.05).
CAC: coronary artery calcification score. ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate. CRP: C-reactive peptide. DAS28: 28-joint disease activity score. HAQ: health assessment questionnaire.