Demographics of the 515 patients with rheumatoid arthritis monitored for cardiovascular disease admissions
| All RA patients (n = 515) | Female RA patients (n = 371) | Male RA patients (n = 144) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IQR, interquartile range; RA, rheumatoid arthritis; RF+, rheumatoid factor positive. | |||
| RF+ at RA diagnosis (n (%)) | 388 (75.3) | 275 (74.1) | 113 (78.5) |
| Age (years) start of admissions study (median (IQR)) | 62.9 (53.8 to 72.3) | 63.6 (53.5 to 72.9) | 61.8 (54.7 to 72.9) |
| Duration of RA (years) (median (IQR)) | 5.8 (2.8 to 9.8) | 5.8 (2.8 to 9.8) | 5.8 (1.8 to 8.8) |