In Sum
The session provided insight into the inflammatory components of the cardiovascular system. Much remains to be discovered on this topic, which clearly has significant implications for older adults and children with inflammatory rheumatic conditions who may be at risk of developing cardiovascular complications of their disease.
Jason Liebowitz, MD, completed his fellowship in rheumatology at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, where he also earned his medical degree. He is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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