A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
29/Sep/2020
Abstract Although low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is central to the development and progression of atherosclerosis, the role of inflammation in the atherosclerotic process is becoming better understood and appreciated. Chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, HIV infection, and inflammatory bowel disease have all been shown to be associated with an increased blood levels of inflammatory biomarkers and increased risk of cardiovascular events. Evidence from observational studies suggests that anti-inflammatory therapy decreases this risk in these conditions. Clinical trials […]
Keywords: Lipoproteins,LDL, Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular Diseases; Inflammation; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Coronary Disease; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use; Colchicine/therapeutic use; Canakinumab/therapeutic use; Risk Factors