Cardiovascular Sequelae and Genetics of Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Literature Review
Conclusion: FMF and its associated cardiovascular diseases are interlinked to 2 main mechanisms: subclinical atherosclerosis and amyloid deposition, and colchicine is the primary treatment of patients with FMF which shows the regression of amyloid deposits and prevents cardiovascular sequelae.Pulse
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