Impact of cumulative inflammation, cardiac risk factors and medication exposure on coronary atherosclerosis progression in rheumatoid arthritis

Arthritis & Rheumatology

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/art.41122

Autores: George A Karpouzas, Sarah R Ormseth, Elizabeth Hernandez, Matthew J Budoff.

Background: To explore incidence and progression of coronary atherosclerosis and identify determinants thereof in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. We specifically evaluated the impact of inflammation, cardiac risk factors, duration of medication exposure and their interactions on coronary plaque progression.

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