Barriers to a trial of atherosclerosis prevention in systemic lupus erythematosus

Karen H Costenbader, Elizabeth W Karlson, Victoria Gall, Paola de Pablo, Axel Finckh, Marsha Lynch, Bonnie Bermas, Peter H Schur, Matthew H Liang

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Abstract

The effectiveness of aggressive management of traditional risk factors for accelerated atherosclerosis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been advocated but not proven. We conducted a pilot, randomized, controlled trial of known prevention medications (pravastatin, ramipril, aspirin, and a combination B vitamin) plus individualized cardiovascular prevention education. We describe our experience in recruiting and retaining patients with SLE in this trial.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)718-23
Number of pages6
JournalArthritis & Rheumatism
Volume53
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 2005

Keywords

  • Anticholesteremic Agents
  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Aspirin
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Dropouts
  • Patient Selection
  • Pilot Projects
  • Pravastatin
  • Ramipril
  • Treatment Refusal
  • Vitamin B Complex

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