Association of congestive heart failure with mortality in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: a cohort study

ConclusionsIn this cohort study of US adults with RA, CHF was significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause or CVD-related death. This finding underscores the importance of CHF in the management of patients with RA and may provide future information on maintaining the health status of patients with RA.Key messages•The study findings demonstrate a significant increase in overall mortality and cardiovascular mortality among individuals with RA who develop CHF.•This knowledge can assist healthcare professionals in identifying high-risk patients who could benefit from targeted monitoring and early intervention to prevent or manage CHF.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research