Cardiovascular risk factors predate the onset of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis: a nested case –control study

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Our aim was to evaluate the impact of factors related to CVD, such as smoking, lipid levels, hypertensi...
Source: Arthritis Research and Therapy - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Source Type: research