Anti-TNFα therapy transiently improves high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and microvascular endothelial function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a Pilot Study

Anti-TNFα therapy transiently improves high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and microvascular endothelial function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a Pilot Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD). This can be only partially attributed to traditional CVD risk factors such as dyslipidaemia and their downstream effect...

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Main Authors: Sandoo Aamer, van Zanten Jet J C S, Toms Tracey E, Carroll Douglas, Kitas George D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Dyslipidaemia
Anti-TNFα
Endothelial function
Rheumatoid arthritis
Cardiovascular disease
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/127

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