The Safety and Efficacy of Etanercept on Cardiac Functions and Lipid Profile in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

Senel S., Cobankara V., Taskoylu O., Karasu U., Karapinar H., Erdis E., ...More

JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, vol.60, no.1, pp.62-65, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.62-65
  • Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis, etanercept, lipid profile, cardiac function, echocardiography
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are known to be at increased cardiovascular risk. Etanercept is a tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) blocking agent that has been successfully used in the treatment of RA. We sought to assess the effects of etanercept on cardiac functions and lipid profile in RA patients without overt cardiac disease.