Table 2 Demographic and clinical characteristics
| Â | SLE patients (n=29) | Healthy controls (n=30) | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 44.7±13.4 | 44.7±11.1 | p=n.s |
Sex (female) | 26/29 (89.7%) | 27/30 (90.0%) | p=n.s |
Weight (kg) | 71.6±15.2 | 66.8±11.2 | p=n.s |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.9±4.7 | 23.9±4.0 | p=n.s |
BSA (m2) | 1.79±0.19 | 1.74±0.15 | p=n.s |
Heart rate (bpm) | 70.9±12.6 | 66.5±9.5 | p=n.s |
Blood pressure systolic (mmHg) | 122.7±10.7 | 123.8±15.8 | p=n.s |
Blood pressure diastolic (mmHg) | 74.2±11.5 | 75.6±6.9 | p=n.s |