Table IV.
Statistical performance of selected Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) thresholds to predict low cardiovascular risk C-reactive protein (CRP) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR)
| Predictor |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASI 0 | PASI 2.75 | PASI 100 | PASI 75 | |
| CRP < 3 mg/l | ||||
| Sensitivity | 24% | 62% | 22% | 55% |
| Specificity | 92% | 61% | 92% | 67% |
| Positive predictive value | 85% | 76% | 84% | 76% |
| NLR < 2.15 | ||||
| Sensitivity | 21% | 60% | 20% | 54% |
| Specificity | 85% | 54% | 87% | 62% |
| Positive predictive value | 65% | 63% | 66% | 64% |
| CRP < 3 mg/l and NLR < 2.15 | ||||
| Sensitivity | 24% | 62% | 23% | 57% |
| Specificity | 87% | 55% | 88% | 62% |
| Positive predictive value | 59% | 52% | 59% | 53% |