AB0282 Increased prescription of tumour necrosis factor alpha antagonists is strongly associated with a reduction in myocardial infarctions in rheumatoid arthritis patients based on a 16 year analysis of nationwide data.

Abstract

BackgroundPatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) die prematurely from cardiovascular disease (CVD) with persistent inflammation likely playing an important role in the development of atherosclerosis. Conversely, induction of remission reduces CVD...