OP0313 Effect of Tocilizumab on Left Ventricular Function Assessed Using a Comprehensive Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Approach in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients without Cardiac Symptoms

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of congestive heart failure, possibly via shared mechanisms of inflammation. This study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that the powerful anti-inflammatory effect of anti-interleukin 6 (tocilizumab: TCZ) therapy might le...

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Veröffentlicht in:Annals of the rheumatic diseases 2013-06, Vol.72 (Suppl 3), p.A160-A160
Hauptverfasser: Kobayashi, H., Yokoe, I., Nishiwaki, A., Sato, H., Kobayashi, Y.
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Sprache:eng
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