Genetic liability to rheumatoid arthritis in relation to coronary artery disease and stroke risk

ConclusionThis study found that genetic liability to RA was associated with increased risk of CAD and intracerebral hemorrhage and that the association for CAD might be mediated by CRP. The heightened cardiovascular risk should be actively monitored and managed in RA patients, and this may include damping systemic inflammation.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - May 18, 2022 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Shuai Yuan, Paul Carter, Amy M. Mason, Fangkun Yang, Stephen Burgess, Susanna C. Larsson Tags: Full Length Source Type: research