Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Patients With Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegener's): A Population ‐Based Study

ConclusionPatients with GPA have a significantly increased risk of MI and a non–statistically significant trend toward an increased risk of ischemic stroke. Monitoring for this complication and vigilance in modifying risk factors are particularly warranted in this patient population, especially early after the diagnosis of GPA.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - September 28, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: J. Antonio Avi ña‐Zubieta, Alice Mai, Neda Amiri, Natasha Dehghan, Ju Ann Tan, Eric C. Sayre, Hyon K. Choi Tags: Full Length Source Type: research