Correlation between lipid profile and lipoprotein (a) with inflammatory activity of rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

Background and Objectives: To assess the correlation between lipoproteins, in particular lipoprotein a [Lp (a)], and inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).<br />Materials and Methods: In this retrospective case control study which lasted for 6 months, two groups were studied including RA patients (N= 70) and control healthy subjects (N= 52) who were matched by age and gender (P