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Chronic inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-alpha with infliximab improves myocardial deformation in parallel with aortic elasticity in rheumatoid arthritis

Birgul Ay; Vural, Mustafa Gökhan; Ahmet Goktug Ertem; Goksel Cagirci; Akdemir, Ramazan; Tolga Han Efe; Goksal Keskin; Ekrem Yeter (TURKISH SOC CARDIOLOGY, 2015)

Conclusion: Myocardial deformation is impaired in RA patients and is related to aortic stiffness. Chronic inhibition of TNF alpha improves LV deformation in association with aortic elasticity.