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The Coronary Artery Calcium and Troponins in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAT-RA) Study
About This Trial
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have up to 2x the risk of having a heart attack compared to someone without RA. The goal of this study is to identify biomarkers that can help us do a better job of identifying individuals at risk before they develop symptoms of heart disease and start preventative treatment earlier.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- RA diagnosed by a rheumatologist
- Age 40- 79
- ≥1 ASCVD risk factor including prediabetes, hypertension, BMI \>30, current or history of cigarette smoking
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Patients on a statin or with a contraindication to statin, on a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, or on a PCSK9 inhibitor
- Patients with diabetes mellitus
- Pregnancy
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
View original clinical language
Inclusion Criteria:
* RA diagnosed by a rheumatologist
* Age 40- 79
* ≥1 ASCVD risk factor including prediabetes, hypertension, BMI \>30, current or history of cigarette smoking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients on a statin or with a contraindication to statin, on a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, or on a PCSK9 inhibitor
* Patients with diabetes mellitus
* Pregnancy
Treatments Being Tested
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
high sensitivity cardiac troponin
Blood measurement of high sensitivity cardiac troponin
Locations (1)
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States