P4.02 BASELINE CRP BUT NOT NSAID-USE PREDICTS FUTURE INCREASED ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS: RESULTS AFTER 5-YEAR FOLLOW UP

Objective: Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have an increased risk of CVD, but previous studies have not shown a worsened risk profile regarding traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The objective was to investigate whether baseline CRP predicts future increased central arterial stiffnes...

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Main Authors: I.J. Berg, A.G. Semb, D. van der Heijde, T.K. Kvien, H. Dagfinrud, S.A. Provan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2013-11-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125939007/view