The pleiotropic effects of statins in rheumatoid arthritis.
Elham AminifarHaleh Sadat Tavakkol AfshariThozhukat SathyapalanMitra AbbasifardAmir Hossein SahebkarPublished in: The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (2023)
The combined effect of statins on improving vascular function, lowering lipid levels, and reducing inflammation in RA patients is responsible for the decreased all-cause mortality in statin users. Further clinical studies are needed to ensure the therapeutic efficacy of statins in patients with RA.