Cannot be on more then one (1) antihypertensive medication 3. Currently have any known malignancy or have a history of malignancy in the 5 past years excluding basal cell carcinoma 4. S/P Cardiovascular event such as Myocardial infarction, any open heart surgery, stroke or other vascular occlusive event 5. Current smokers 6. Known allergy to etanercept 7. Positive PPD 8. HIV positive 9. HCV or HBV positive 10. HbA1C >7 11. current use of hypoglycemic medication 12. Current use of a statin 13. Current use of any anticoagulants 14. Current use of any anti-inflammatory medications (except inhaled steroids) 15. History, physical, or laboratory findings suggestive of any other medical or psychological condition that would, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, make the candidate ineligible for the study. 16.Females of childbearing age who are pregnant or breast-feeding or not using a contraceptive. 17. NYHA Class III and Class IV heart failure