Upadacitinib and Cardiovascular Adverse Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Fatemeh Omidi,
Parisa Delkash,
Tala Sarmastzadeh
et al.
Abstract:Background: The safety of Upadacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, in the context of rheumatoid arthritis management has raised concerns regarding potential cardiovascular adverse events, but the evidence remains inconclusive. Methods: Our study involved a systematic search for articles conducted up to October 1, 2023, encompassing databases such as PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL. We employed meta-analysis to calculate pooled odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals (CI). We assessed po… Show more
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