Cureus | Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Finds Meta-Analysis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Finds Meta-Analysis

Jul 27, 2023 | NEWS

 

An article published in Cureus was recently mentioned by Managed Healthcare Executive in an article about the association between rheumatoid arthritis and the rick of heart attack and stroke.

"A new meta-analysis confirms that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and for myocardial infarction and stroke, in particular.

The report, which was published in the journal Cureus, is believed to be the first to incorporate recent new studies on RA and CVD incidence."

Read the full article from Managed Healthcare Executive here.