Ab0943 evaluation of the Effect of Tumor Necrosis Factor - Α Therapy on 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement and Sleep Quality in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis
Abstract:BackgroundIncreased cardiovascular mortality has been reported in AS patients. There are studies showing the positive effects of anti-TNF-α therapy on both cardiovascular mortality and sleep quality. (1,2)ObjectivesTo determine the changes in sleep quality and 24-hour blood pressure readings in patients with axial spondiloarthritis (axSpA) after treatment with anti- tumor necrosis factor TNF-α therapy.MethodsPatients with axSpA who were admitted to Hacettepe University Hospital Rheumatology outpatient clinic b… Show more
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