Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high risk for cardiovascular disease due to a chronic inflammatory state, accelerated atherosclerosis, and changes in left ventricular (LV) geometry. These conditions predispose patients to LV systolic dysfunction (LVSD). In this study we assessed whether RA is a condition associated with LVSD, and analyzed the prevalence and factors associated with LVSD in patients with RA.

Prevalence and factors related to left ventricular systolic dysfunction in asymptomatic patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A prospective tissue Doppler echocardiography study

VIAPIANA, Ombretta;DALBENI, Andrea;GATTI, Davide;ADAMI, SILVANO;ROSSINI, Maurizio
2015-01-01

Abstract

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high risk for cardiovascular disease due to a chronic inflammatory state, accelerated atherosclerosis, and changes in left ventricular (LV) geometry. These conditions predispose patients to LV systolic dysfunction (LVSD). In this study we assessed whether RA is a condition associated with LVSD, and analyzed the prevalence and factors associated with LVSD in patients with RA.
2015
Cardiovascular risk; Left ventricular systolic dysfunction; Longitudinal function; Primary prevention; Rheumatoid arthritis
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