The Effect of Anti-TNF Therapy on Cardiac Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Observational Study

The Effect of Anti-TNF Therapy on Cardiac Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Observational Study

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the second most prevalent cause of death in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The systemic inflammatory state in RA patients is deemed responsible for this finding. Anti-inflammatory treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy decreases CV risk and subsequ...

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Main Authors: Milad Baniaamam, M. Louis Handoko, Rabia Agca, Sjoerd C. Heslinga, Thelma C. Konings, Vokko P. van Halm, Mike T. Nurmohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
rheumatoid arthritis
inflammation
anti-TNF
cardiac function
echocardiography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/10/3145

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