Suboptimal cardiovascular risk management in rheumatoid arthritis patients despite an explicit cardiovascular risk screening programme.

Conclusion: Despite clear guidelines to improve CV risk, the results of a programme comprising active screening, targeted advice, and referral to the general practitioner or internist prove that primary prevention remains a major challenge in high-risk RA patients.
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology - June 17, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Heslinga M, Van Den Oever I, Jonker DL, Griep EN, Griep-Wentink H, Smulders YM, Lems WF, Boers M, Voskuyl AE, Peters M, Van Schaardenburg D, Nurmohamed MT Tags: Scand J Rheumatol Source Type: research