Ji Lee, M.D., Bernard Hojaili, M.D., Elena Peeva, M.D., and Peter Barland, M.D.

Dr. Peeva is Assistant Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Dr. Hojaili is a member of the Department of Medicine, Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx, and the Rheumatology Division of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lee is a resident at UMDJ-University Hospital, Newark, NJ.

The authors report no commercial conflicts of interest.

Release Date: 06/27/2005
Termination Date: 06/27/2008

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• Describe the inflammatory nature of atherosclerosis and implications of chronic inflammation in the development of premature atherosclerosis in SLE
• Describe mechanisms involved in accelerated atherogenesis in lupus, as well as therapy-related factors that may contribute to development of premature atherosclerosis in SLE
• Discuss preventive measures that may help reduce the risks of premature atherosclerosis in patients with SLE.

 

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