Figure 3.
Schematic overview of the mechanisms involved in the systemic endothelial dysfunction that is present in patients with rheumatic inflammatory diseases, in relation to the occurrence of cardiovascular events. IFN, interferon; IL-2, interleukin-2; PA, psoriatic arthritis; RA, rheumatic arthritis; RFs, risk factors; SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus; SS, systemic sclerosis; TNF, tumour necrosis factor.