Effects of Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition and statin treatment on inflammatory markers and endothelial functions in patients with longterm rheumatoid arthritis.

Tikiz, Canan

Effects of Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition and statin treatment on inflammatory markers and endothelial functions in patients with longterm rheumatoid arthritis. [electronic resource] - The Journal of rheumatology Nov 2005 - 2095-101 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

0315-162X


Adult
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors--administration & dosage
Arthritis, Rheumatoid--drug therapy
Biomarkers--metabolism
C-Reactive Protein--metabolism
Drug Therapy, Combination
Endothelium, Vascular--drug effects
Female
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors--administration & dosage
Interleukin-1--metabolism
Interleukin-6--metabolism
Male
Middle Aged
Nitric Oxide--metabolism
Quinapril
Simvastatin--administration & dosage
Tetrahydroisoquinolines--administration & dosage
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--metabolism