RA heart risk under the microscope: inflammation may matter more than cholesterol
NCT ID NCT02714881
First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at 74 adults with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had never taken biologic drugs. Researchers used heart scans to measure how well the heart's blood vessels work, aiming to understand if reducing inflammation lowers heart risk. The goal was to learn whether cholesterol levels are less important for heart health in people with RA compared to the general population.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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