Table 3 Cardiovascular risk according to Dutch, European and American guidelines
From: Cardiovascular risk management in patients with active Ankylosing Spondylitis: a detailed evaluation
Total number of patients | USA n = 130 | EUR n = 130 | DUTCH n = 130 | DUTCH + 15 yr n = 231 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
High CV risk | 29% (>7,5%) | 22% (>5%) | 7% (>20%) | 26% (>20%) |
Medium CV risk | 13% (5–7,5%) | 63% (1-5%) | 12% (10-20%) | 15% (10-20%) |
Low CV risk | 58% (<5,0%) | 15% (<1%) | 81% (<10%) | 59% (<10%) |