Hypovitaminosis D as a biomarker of cardiovascular risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

Hypovitaminosis of vitamin D (Vit. D) is currently a worldwide pandemic. Vit. D is a multifunctional biologically active agent in our body. Hypovitaminosis D associated with connective tissue disorders, autoimmune disorders, addictions to occurrence of a cancer etc. 52 % of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have Vit. D deficiency[1]. Cardiovascular events are the main cause of death of these patients. The risk of incident cardiovascular disease is increased by 48 % in patients with RA compared to the general population [2]. The aim – to investigate the lipid profile of blood serum in patients with RA with concomitant hypovitaminosis D and without it.