Anti-TNF- therapy may not improve arterial stiffness in patients with AS: a 24-week follow-up

Abstract

Despite significant improvement in markers of disease activity, anti-TNF-α therapy does not seem to improve arterial stiffness, a significant AS-associated cardiovascular burden. Thus, when treating AS, significant end-points other than DASs should also be considered, and any hidden threat like arterial stiffness should be addressed further.