Описание: This book is a practical and up-to-date review that discusses the impact of traditional cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the effect of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity and severity on cardiovascular comorbidity, and the influence of rheumatoid arthritis drug therapy on cardiovascular risk. This title also explores cardiovascular disease as a manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis and highlights the available methods for screening and diagnosing these conditions. Current and emerging therapies to aid clinicians in the daily management of their patients are also featured in this title. Busy healthcare professionals who are looking for a collaborative approach to these conditions will benefit from this comprehensive overview.
Описание: The introduction of TNF-a blocking agents is one of the milestones in the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis, parallel to the introduction of cortico-steroids. Edited by Larry Moreland and Paul Emery, experts in rheumatological disease, the book charts the history and development of the concept of tumor-necrosis-factor-alpha (TNF-a) inhibition. The authors document TNF-a from its discovery to its now well-documented clinical applications in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. They compare and contrast practical management issues concerning the use of these agents both in the US and UK/Europe. The book is a practical and accessible source for the most recent information in this field.
