Clinical ResearchMetabolic SyndromeEzetimibe and Simvastatin Reduce Inflammation, Disease Activity, and Aortic Stiffness and Improve Endothelial Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
AIx
augmentation index
CRP
C-reactive protein
DAS
Disease Activity Score
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
FMD
flow-mediated dilatation
GTN
glyceryl trinitrate
oxLDL
oxidized low-density lipoprotein
PWV
pulse wave velocity
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
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The laboratory in which this work was carried out is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation.
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Kaisa Mäki-Petäjä’s doctoral studies are funded by GlaxoSmithKline.
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Drs. Booth and Wilkinson are supported by grants from the British Heart Foundation.
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Dr. Hall is supported by the British Medical Association’s Doris Hillier Prize and has received an unrestricted grant from Pfizer for the development of a cardiovascular risk reduction website.
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