Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6119040 | Joint Bone Spine | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Spondyloarthritis patients are at a greater cardiovascular risk owing to the higher prevalence of smoking and a higher atherogenic index. PsA patients have more abdominal fat and higher urate levels. Immunosuppressive treatment of SpA produces minor and temporary effects on the lipid profile.
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Authors
Charalampos Papagoras, Theodora E. Markatseli, Ioanna Saougou, Yannis Alamanos, Anastasia K. Zikou, Paraskevi V. Voulgari, Dimitrios N. Kiortsis, Alexandros A. Drosos,