Methotrexate use, not interleukin 33, is associated with lower carotid intima-media thickness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Volume: 59, Issue: 1
Published: Apr 3, 2019
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is a risk factor for early mortality due to cardiovascular disease. Interleukin-33 appears to protect against the development of atherosclerosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between serum levels of interleukin-33 and its soluble receptor with the presence of subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients.Rheumatoid arthritis patients without atherosclerotic disease were...
Paper Details
Title
Methotrexate use, not interleukin 33, is associated with lower carotid intima-media thickness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Published Date
Apr 3, 2019
Volume
59
Issue
1
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