Although synovitis is the pathological hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), many extra-
articular manifestations (EMs) and comorbidities likely occur due to the complex, chronic …

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases can affect the cardiac vasculature, valves, myocardium,
pericardium, and conduction system, leading to a plethora of cardiovascular manifestations …

Objective Systemic autoimmune diseases, in particular systemic lupus erythematosus and
rheumatoid arthritis, are characterized by a high risk of premature cardiovascular (CV) …

Immunologic research into pathogenic mechanisms operating in autoimmune-mediated
atherosclerosis initially focused on adaptive immunity. Current interest is directed to more …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is responsible for both hepatic and extra-hepatic disorders
(HCV-EHDs); these latter are correlated on one hand clearly with HCV lymphotropism …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the joints,
though a consistent proportion of patients may also display extra articular manifestations …

Metabolic impairments are a frequent hallmark of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Increased serum levels of free fatty acids (FFA) are commonly found in these patients …

Evidence for the increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with
chronic inflammatory and systemic autoimmune diseases has accumulated during the past …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease which is associated with an
increased cardiovascular (CV) burden. Whether the risk is already present at the time of RA …

Cardiovascular (CV) system involvement is a frequent complication of autoimmune diseases
such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It still remains …