Increased modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in patients with Takayasu arteritis: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Increased modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in patients with Takayasu arteritis: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (MCRFs), such as those related to aerobic capacity, muscle strength, physical activity, and body composition, have been poorly studied in Takayasu arteritis (TAK). Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate MCRFs and their relationsh...

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Main Authors: Alexandre Moura dos Santos, Rafael Giovani Misse, Isabela Bruna Pires Borges, Bruno Gualano, Alexandre Wagner Silva de Souza, Liliam Takayama, Rosa Maria R. Pereira, Samuel Katsuyuki Shinjo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Advances in Rheumatology
Subjects:
Aerobic capacity
Cardiovascular diseases
Muscle strength
Vasculitis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-020-00157-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-020-00157-1

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