Table 3.
Multiple logistic regression analysis for cIMT in SLE patients
| Independent Variables | Odds ratio | 95% Confidence lnterval | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.021 | 0.942–1.106 | 0.613 |
| BMI | 1.068 | 0.910–1.254 | 0.419 |
| Glucose | 1.001 | 0.946–1.059 | 0.978 |
| Creatinine | 0.210 | 0.105–0.437 | 0.336 |
| ALT | 1.029 | 0.944–1.121 | 0.518 |
| CRP | 1.022 | 0.970–1.077 | 0.417 |
| ESR | 0.997 | 0.964–1.032 | 0.879 |
| HDL-c | 2.576 | 0.341–2.944 | 0.359 |
| TC | 0.493 | 0.067–3.646 | 0.489 |
| LDL-c | 1.920 | 0.258–2.428 | 0.524 |
| TG | 1.118 | 0.749–1.670 | 0.586 |
| PAI | 2.6 | 1.506–4.374 | 0.029 |
BMI: body mass index; ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP: C-reactive protein; HDL-c: high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-c: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; TC: total cholesterol; TG: triglycerides; ALT: alanine aminotransferase; PAI: plasma atherogenic index; cIMT: carotid intima media thickness; SLE: systemic lupus erythematosus