Cardio-rheumatology: present and future. Part II
- Authors: Ma Y.1, Wang Z.1, Mazurov V.I.2,3, Trofimov E.A.2, Bashkinov R.A.2,3
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Affiliations:
- Third Xiangya Hospital of the Central South University
- North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
- Clinical Rheumatology Hospital No. 25
- Issue: Vol 17, No 2 (2025)
- Pages: 31-42
- Section: Reviews
- Submitted: 03.11.2024
- Accepted: 19.11.2024
- Published: 30.07.2025
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/vszgmu/article/view/637317
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/mechnikov637317
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/YOGJNU
- ID: 637317
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Abstract
Patients with rheumatic diseases exhibit a markedly increased risk of developing and accelerating cardiovascular pathology, which is largely attributed to the significant role of chronic inflammation as one of the etiological factors in both atherogenesis and heart failure. Achieving sustained clinical and laboratory remission of the Immune-mediated inflammatory disease has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Given the direct association between persistent inflammation and a wide range of comorbid conditions, this factor must be carefully considered when planning and implementing rational pharmacotherapy in multimorbid patients.
It is well established that pharmacological agents used in rheumatology exert diverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Over the past decade, growing research interest has been directed toward the potential application of anti-inflammatory agents with different mechanisms of action for both the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease. Particular attention has been paid to the modulation of the “NLRP3 inflammasome – interleukin-1 – interleukin-6 – C-reactive protein” signaling pathway. According to several studies, inhibition of this cascade may contribute to reduced likelihood of cardiovascular events.
This review summarizes current data on the effects of various classes of antirheumatic drugs on the cardiovascular system, including both their beneficial and adverse effects.
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Yi Ma
Third Xiangya Hospital of the Central South University
Email: mayi2908@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2339-4263
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
China, ChangshaZhuo Wang
Third Xiangya Hospital of the Central South University
Email: wangzhuo1008@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2415-4982
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
China, ChangshaVadim I. Mazurov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov; Clinical Rheumatology Hospital No. 25
Email: maz.nwgmu@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0797-2051
SPIN-code: 6823-5482
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor, Academician of the RAS, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg; Saint Petersburg; Saint Petersburg; Saint PetersburgEvgeniy A. Trofimov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Email: evgeniy.trofimov@szgmu.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3236-4485
SPIN-code: 4358-1663
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgRoman A. Bashkinov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov; Clinical Rheumatology Hospital No. 25
Author for correspondence.
Email: bashkinov-roman@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9344-1304
SPIN-code: 5169-5066
MD
Russian Federation, 41 Kirochnaya St., Saint Petersburg, 191015; Saint PetersburgReferences
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