Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, have
a strong association with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases …

Autoimmune rheumatologic conditions have increased cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality compared to the general population. Many of these diseases occur more commonly …

Atherosclerosis is regarded as one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the
world. Nowadays, it seems that atherosclerosis cannot be defined merely through the …

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) with unknown etiology are increasing in incidence
and prevalence. Up to 5% of the population is affected. AIRDs include rheumatoid arthritis …

The increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with autoimmune
rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and systemic lupus …

Atherosclerosis is one of the major entities leading to morbidity and mortality in the western
world. It is known now that atherosclerosis cannot be explained merely by the presence of …

Recent findings indicate that presence of activated immune competent cells and
inflammation are typical of atherosclerosis, the main cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

As patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases live longer due to improved therapies and
preventive measures, death and disability from atherosclerosis, particularly myocardial …

Women have a higher prevalence of several inflammatory rheumatologic conditions. These
include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and systemic …

Various autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), including rheumatoid arthritis,
spondyloarthritis, vasculitis and systemic lupus erythematosus, are associated with …