Increased Risk of Stroke in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Osteoarthritis (OA) is related to carotid atherosclerosis. Few studies have investigated the incidence of cerebrovascular diseases in patients with OA. Therefore, we conducted a population-based cohort study to determine the incidence and risk of stroke in patients with OA.

Source: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage - March 11, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Pi-Shan Hsu, Hsuan-Hung Lin, Chi-Rong Li, Wei-Sheng Chung Source Type: research