Inflammation and Atherosclerosis – Role of CRP

Inflammatory biomarkers are robust predictors—not necessarily of plaque burden—but of the propensity of a plaque to rupture, according to Dr. Verma. Traditionally, risk factors such as cholesterol and diabetes have been used to predict the risk of vascular disease....(more)

Gout and the risk for coronary artery disease: The MRFIT study

How strong is the link between gout and coronary artery disease? In this educational activity, Dr. Krishnan discusses the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT), which was designed to isolate gout as a risk factor in order to study this relationship....(more)

Aspirin and Statins in RA - The evidence

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory condition, known to be associated with increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). Aspirin and statins are among the most effective treatments for preventing and/or treating coronary artery disease, says Dr....(more)