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Rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular risk factor : literature review
Zulfiqar AA , Niazi R , Pennaforte JL , Andres E
Rev Med Liege 2018, 73(12),634-639Abstract : The rheumatoid arthritis remains a common condition and constitutes a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, especially in the elderly. Rheumatoid arthritis is known to be associated with increased mortality, including coronary and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis. A literature review is conducted on the role of rheumatoid arthritis as a cardiovascular risk factor.
