Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT): A Marker for Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Authors

  • Dr. R. Naveen Kannan ; Dr. T.M. Sudha; Dr. D. Kavyah ; Dr. T. Varun Kumar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Keywords: Carotid Intima-Media Thickness, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Subclinical Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Risk, Disease Activity Score (DAS28), Ultrasonography

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory condition associated with accelerated atherosclerosis. This study aimed to evaluate carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) as a marker for subclinical atherosclerosis in RA patients compared to healthy controls

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Published

2025-01-08

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): Volume 16 issue 1 (2025)

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Articles