Vascular Inflammation

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea treated with CPAP for 24 weeks had improved vascular inflammation and lower unstable plaque volume, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

In patients with active rheumatoid arthritis despite methotrexate use, adding either a TNF inhibitor or triple therapy with sulfasalazine and hydroxychloroquine improves vascular inflammation, according to data.

Spironolactone reduces levels of biomarkers linked to fibrosis, inflammation, congestion and vascular function, according to findings from the HOMAGE study presented at the virtual Heart Failure Society of America Scientific Meeting.

Atherosclerotic CVD has long been recognized as an inflammatory disease.