Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by excess morbidity
and mortality from cardiovascular disease. Mechanisms linking rheumatoid arthritis and …

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, such as
myocardial infarction and stroke. Epidemiological evidence suggests that classic …

Cardiovascular disease remains a major problem for people with RA. Future work should
focus on further delineating the underlying biological mechanisms involved, developing and …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the commonest form of chronic inflammatory arthritis. It causes
significant disability and the efforts of the scientific community have concentrated on …

The pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis is complex and involves
several intermediate factors, including dyslipidemia, elevations in serum homocysteine …

The increased mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is mainly due to (atherosclerotic)
cardiovascular disease. The cardiovascular morbidity is also increased in comparison with …

The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 1.5–2-
fold higher than age-and sex-matched individuals from the general population. This excess …

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease
(CVD). Inflammation has a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of CVD. RA is an inflammatory …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has long been associated with increased cardiovascular risk, but
despite substantial improvements in disease management, mortality remains high …

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) carry an excess risk for cardiovascular disease, which
is comparable to the risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The mechanisms involved …