RA heart risk study: inflammation may matter more than cholesterol
NCT ID NCT02714881
First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at how inflammation and cholesterol levels relate to heart disease risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers used a special heart scan to measure blood flow. The goal was to see if lowering inflammation could improve heart health. The study included 74 adults with active RA who had not taken biologic drugs before.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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