Scientists probe hidden heart threat in arthritis patients
NCT ID NCT01180361
Summary
This study aimed to understand why people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus have a much higher risk of heart attacks. Researchers collected blood samples from 176 participants, including patients and healthy volunteers, to analyze how inflammation might disrupt the body's natural cholesterol balance. The goal was to identify specific factors in the blood that contribute to heart disease risk in these autoimmune conditions.
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NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island
Mineola, New York, 11501, United States
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