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Abstract: Early detection of atherosclerosis is of major importance to reduce the increased incidence of cardiovascular (CV) complications observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Prospective studies have shown that an abnormally increased carotid intima-media thickness and the presence of plaques assessed by carotid ultrasound are good markers to predict the development of CV events in these patients. Age, classic CV risk factors, and corticosteroid use are also predictors of new plaque formation in patients with RA. Active treatment of the disease may decrease the inflammatory burden, leading to a reduction in the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in these patients.
Fuente: Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2012, 14, 105
Publisher: BioMed Central
Year of publication: 2012
No. of pages: 2
Publication type: Article
DOI: 10.1186/ar3733
ISSN: 1478-6354,1478-6362
Publication Url: https://doi.org/10.1186/ar3733
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MIGUEL ANGEL GONZALEZ-GAY MANTECON
CARLOS GONZALEZ JUANATEY
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