Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Associated with Increased Prevalence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy.

CONCLUSION: Having AS was associated with increased prevalence of LV hypertrophy independent of CVD risk factors. This finding strengthens the indication for thorough CVD risk assessment in patients with AS.
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Source: J Rheumatol - June 1, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Midtbø H, Gerdts E, Berg IJ, Rollefstad S, Jonsson R, Semb AG Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research