Role of Adipokines in Atherosclerosis: Interferences with Cardiovascular Complications in Rheumatic Diseases

• Main Authors: Morena Scotece (Author), Javier Conde (Author), Rodolfo Gómez (Author), Verónica López (Author), Jesús Pino (Author), Antonio González (Author), Francisca Lago (Author), Juan J. Gómez-Reino (Author), Oreste Gualillo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Patients with rheumatic diseases have an increased risk of mortality by cardiovascular events. In fact, several rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ankylosing spondylitis are associated with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases...