Outcomes in rheumatoid and control patients.
| Variable | RA (n = 40) | Controls (n = 40) | p Value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results were analysed using the χ2 test. | ||||||
| ACS, acute coronary syndrome; RA, rheumatoid arthritis. | ||||||
| Recurrent cardiac events | 23 (57.5%) | 12 (30%) | 0.013 | |||
| Recurrent ACS | 18 (45%) | 10 (25%) | 0.06 | |||
| Cardiovascular death | 16 (40%) | 6 (15%) | 0.012 | |||
| Death within 30 days of initial event | 5 | 2 | 0.162 | |||
| Death from any cause | 19 (47.5%) | 10 (25%) | 0.036 | |||