Decreased flow-mediated dilatation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis

Conclusions FMD% in patients with RA is significantly decreased compared with healthy controls. FMD% is an important early marker of atherosclerosis. It may be used as a parameter to forecast cardiovascular disease in patients with RA.
Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Drugs: cardiovascular system, Connective tissue disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Internet Original article Source Type: research