Inflammation, as a feature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), leads to the activation of endothelial
cells (ECs). Activated ECs induce atherosclerosis through an increased expression of …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by
articular and extra-articular manifestations involving cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the data on the role of endothelial dysfunction and the
impact of hypertension as a potent mediator of cardiovascular disease in patients with …

The systemic autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by increased
cardiovascular mortality and morbidity and is an independent cardiovascular risk factor …

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a two to five times increased risk of developing
premature cardiovascular disease that shortens life expectancy by 5–10 years. Traditional …

Objectives To determine mechanisms involved in endothelial dysfunction (ED) during the
course of arthritis and to investigate the link between cytokines, chemokines and …

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a reduced life expectancy when compared with
the general population, largely attributable to cardiovascular disease. Factors that contribute …

Chronic inflammatory diseases are associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and
increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). As the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is …

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) suffer cardiovascular events 1.5-2 fold than the
general population, and cardiovascular (CV) events are leading cause of death in patients …

Inflammation disturbs biochemical pathways involved in homeostasis of the endothelium.
Research has established clear links between inflammatory mediators, particularly C …