Table 1. Findings of multiple logistic regression analysis to predict plaque scores in the carotid artery adjusted for potential confounders
| Plaque score (≥2) | Odd ratio | 95%CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced age (≥60 y) | 4.762 | 2.570-8.825 | <0.001 |
| Gender (male) | 2.754 | 1.318-4.033 | 0.003 |
| Smoking | 0.924 | 0.444-1.925 | 0.833 |
| Hypertension | 1.857 | 1.081-3.190 | 0.025 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 1.439 | 0.545-3.797 | 0.462 |
| LDL-cholesterol (≥140mg/dL) | 2.306 | 1.318-4.033 | 0.003 |
| RA | 1.740 | 1.005-3.011 | 0.048 |