Outcomes within 10 years of follow-up. Values are expressed as mean ± SD or n (%)
| Outcomes | EULAR/ACR score < 20 N=415 | EULAR/ACR score ≥ 20 N=452 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death | 24 (5.8) | 44 (9.7) | 0.03 |
| Time to death, years | 5.0±2.9 | 3.6±3.1 | 0.07 |
| Increase in SDIa | 167 (40) | 210 (46) | 0.02 |
| Time to SDIa increase, years | 2.9±2.7 | 3.0±2.9 | 0.52 |
| SDIa score# | 0.97±1.42 | 1.28±1.47 | 0.03 |
| SDIa Domains# | |||
| Ocular | 20 (10.26) | 34 (15.96) | 0.08 |
| Neurologic | 19 (9.74) | 28 (13.15) | 0.28 |
| Renal | 5 (2.56) | 19 (8.92) | 0.006 |
| Pulmonary | 3 (1.54) | 9 (4.23) | 0.10 |
| Cardiovascular | 22 (11.28) | 14 (6.57) | 0.09 |
| Vascular | 6 (3.08) | 8 (3.76) | 0.70 |
| Gastrointestinal | 5 (2.56) | 6 (2.82) | 0.87 |
| Muskuloeskeletal | 38 (19.49) | 54 (25.35) | 0.15 |
| Skin | 18 (9.23) | 21 (9.86) | 0.82 |
| Gonadal | 1 (0.51) | 3 (1.41) | 0.35 |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.54) | 14 (6.57) | 0.01 |
| Malignancy | 5 (2.56) | 3 (1.41) | 0.40 |
# At 10 years of follow-up, N = 190 and 206 in the low and high score groups respectively.
a SLICC/ACR Damage Index