Characteristics and cardiometabolic profiles in patients with spinal cord injury in the UK

OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). This study examined patient characteristics, SCI-specific factors, and biochemical parameters associated with CVD risk. METHODS: A retrospective secondary analysis was conducted on 421 patients admitted between January and December 2017. Demographic, clinical, and biochemical data were recorded within 7 days of admission. CVD risk was estimated using the QRISK-2 score. Between-group differences were examined using Chi-square and Kruskal - Wallis tests. Logistic regression with multiple imputation was performed to identify predictors of CVD risk. RESULTS: Most patients were male (73%), aged