Incidence of congestive heart failure in rheumatoid arthritis: a review of literature and meta ‐regression analysis

ConclusionsOur systematic review that included over 5 million subjects confirms the suspected increased incidence of HF in RA patients. Women have the greatest risk for HF. Our analysis advocates the need for updating the current guidelines to incorporate screening and preventive methods for HF in RA patients.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - October 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yaser Khalid, Neethi Dasu, Ankit Shah, Keith Brown, Alan Kaell, Adam Levine, Kirti Dasu, Albert Raminfard Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research