Abstract
The ORAL Surveillance trial found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) aged ≥50 years with ≥1 additional cardiovascular (CV) risk factor had an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) with tofacitinib versus tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi).1 A post hoc analysis indicated that the increased risk of MACE with tofacitinib versus TNFi was apparent primarily in patients with a history of atherosclerotic CV disease (ASCVD), that is, pre-existing coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral artery disease.2
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 575-577 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of the rheumatic diseases |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Antirheumatic Agents
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Cardiovascular Diseases
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rheumatology
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology