Immunotherapy for the rheumatoid arthritis-associated coronary artery disease: promise and future.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To review the latest progress on the pathogenic mechanism and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated coronary artery disease (CAD), and propose advice on future management optimization as well as prospects for research and development of new therapeutic regimen.

Data sources

This study was based on data obtained from PubMed up to May 2019 using various search terms and their combinations, including coronary artery disease, myocardial ischemia, cardiovascular diseases, RA, rheumatic diseases, treatment, therapy, strategies, immunotherapy, inflammation, and anti-inflammation.

Study selection

All retrieved literature was scrutinized, most relevant articles about the pathogenic mechanism and clinical management, especially anti-inflammatory therapy o

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6964948 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature