Risk Factors for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Phase III and Long ‐Term Extension Studies of Tofacitinib in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
ConclusionIn this post ‐hoc analysis, after 24 weeks of tofacitinib, increased HDL‐c, but not increases in LDL‐c or TC, appeared to be associated with lower future MACE risk. Further data are needed to test the cardiovascular safety of tofacitinib.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Christina Charles ‐Schoeman,
Ryan DeMasi,
Hernan Valdez,
Koshika Soma,
Lie‐Ju Hwang,
Mary G. Boy,
Pinaki Biswas,
Iain B. McInnes Tags: Full Length Source Type: research
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