«This is the first placebo - controlled trial of a biologic drug to show a benefit in
aortic inflammation, a key marker of cardiovascular disease,» Gelfand said.
The primary outcome was
aortic inflammation, as measured by 18 - FDG - PET / CT scans — an imaging technique that reveals inflammation in the aorta.
An antibody used to treat the skin disease psoriasis is also effective at reducing
aortic inflammation, a key marker of future risk of major cardiovascular events.
Not exact matches
«Drug that treats psoriasis also reduces
aortic vascular
inflammation: Randomized trial shows 19 percent improvement over placebo group.»
Expression of functional Toll - like receptors 2 and 4 in human
aortic valve interstitial cells: potential roles in
aortic valve
inflammation and stenosis.
Assessment of
aortic mRNA expression for dogs with MPS I and VII, and mice with MPS VII has centered on quantification of cytokine, complement, and other
inflammation - related genes [31 — 34].
Shrotness of breath and even heart failure may occur due to
inflammation of the aorta (aortitis) caused by a leakage of the
aortic valve valves.