Methotrexate, Cyclosporine A, and Biologics Protect against Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Methotrexate, Cyclosporine A, and Biologics Protect against Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Introduction. The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A meta-analysis showed increased intima media thickness (IMT) in RA. It has been shown that disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may influence the progression of atherosclerosis. However, it was sug...

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Main Authors: Bartłomiej Kisiel, Robert Kruszewski, Aleksandra Juszkiewicz, Anna Raczkiewicz, Artur Bachta, Małgorzata Tłustochowicz, Jadwiga Staniszewska-Varga, Krzysztof Kłos, Krzysztof Duda, Romana Bogusławska-Walecka, Rafał Płoski, Witold Tłustochowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/759610
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