Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition Improves Vascular Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 29 April 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Circulation
- Vol. 117 (17) , 2262-2269
- https://doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.107.734384
Abstract
Background— The excess in cardiovascular risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis provides a strong rationale for early therapeutical interventions. In view of the similarities between atheroscle...Keywords
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