Impaired coronary microvascular function and increased intima-media thickness in rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract
Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with excessive cardiovascular mortality. Recently, some studies have shown endothelial dysfunction in RA patients with high inflammatory activity. In addition, it has been suggested that the chronic inflammatory state of RA contributes to accelerated atherosclerosis. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate whether coronary microvascular dysfunction and increased carotid artery intima-media thickness...
Paper Details
Title
Impaired coronary microvascular function and increased intima-media thickness in rheumatoid arthritis
Published Date
Jun 1, 2008
Journal
Volume
198
Issue
2
Pages
332 - 337
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