CVD Risk Factors Tied to Disease Activity, Disability in RA
CVD risk factors alone, or in combination, are associated with higher disease activity and disability in rheumatoid arthritis.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Higher in Lupus Nephritis vs SLE Alone
A comprehensive meta-analysis quantified the risks of several cardiovascular diseases in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events and Death in Patients With Long-Term Mild SLE
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have a higher risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.
Case Study: Rheumatic Disease Presents With Rare Cardiac Manifestation
Case study of a woman with a rare cardiac manifestation of a rheumatic disease.
Hydroxychloroquine Use Not Linked to Heart Failure in Patients With RA
Researchers evaluated the association between the use of hydroxychloroquine and risk of developing heart failure in rheumatoid arthritis.
Gout Linked to Cardiometabolic Comorbidities Independent of Serum Urate
Researchers evaluated the association between serum urate, gout, and cardiovascular comorbidities, using data from the UK Biobank.
Novel Inflammation Marker May Predict Coronary Artery Lesions in Kawasaki Disease
The C-reactive protein to albumin ratio is a novel inflammation marker that may be a valuable predictor of coronary artery lesion formation in Kawasaki disease.
Combined Use of Risk Algorithms Predicts Carotid Plaques in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the combined use of the European SCORE and QRISK3 algorithms as predictors of carotid plaques in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Glucocorticoid Use Tied to CVD Risk in Immune-Mediated Diseases
For patients with six immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, the risk for CVD is increased in association with glucocorticoid dose.
A Closer Look at Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
An overview of the increased risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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