Table 4

Comparison of ultrasound parameters between patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and healthy controls

SpAControlsP value
IMT right CCA (mm)**0.54 (0.50–0.63)0.45 (0.42–0.50)<0.0001
IMT left CCA (mm)**0,55 (0.49–0.61)0.47 (0.45–0.50)<0.0001
IMT mean (mm)**0.55 (0.48–0.62)0.46 (0.43–0.50)<0.0001
FMD (%)14.6 (9–24)18.18 (12.8–23.1)0.008
Right ABI**1.15 (1.00–1.25)1.16 (1.07–1.2)0.988
Left ABI**1.20 (1.08–1.3)1.15 (1.07–1.23)0.048
Mean ABI**1.18 (1.05–1.29)1.18 (1.05–1.21)0.213
  • *Data represent median (IQR).

  • ABI, Ankle Brachial Index; CCA, common carotid artery; FMD, flow-mediated dilation; IMT, intima media thickness.