Prevalence of ischemic heart disease and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Southern Brazil

Conclusion The prevalence of acute myocardial infarction was similar to that observed in other studies. Among the traditional risk factors, Diabetes Mellitus, and among the factors related to rheumatoid arthritis, disease duration, were the variables associated with comorbidity.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research