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Outcome variables of the study.
| Variable | n | Mean ± SD [or n (%)] |
|---|---|---|
| SLEDAI-2K (Score) | 3.24 ± 3.96 | |
| SLEDAI-2K ≥ 4 | 86 | 36 (41.9) |
| SDI (score) | 3.24 ± 3.96 | |
| SDI ≥ 0 | 86 | 36 (41.9) |
| Thrombosis | 10 (11.6) | |
| Arterial events | 86 | 3 (3.5) |
| Venous events | 4 (4.7) | |
| Presence of plaque in the carotid | 63 | 24 (38.1) |
| Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT, μm) | 34 | 0.63 ± 0.13 |
| Nephritis | 61 | 14 (23.0) |
SDI, lupus severity disease index; SLEDAI-2K, systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index−2000.
