The Influence of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Characteristics on Heart Failure

2011113 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Elena Myasoedova · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Cynthia S. Crowson · University of Lisbon

Paulo Nicola · University of Lisbon

Hilal Maradit Kremers · Mayo Clinic

John M. Davis · Center for Rheumatology

Véronique L. Roger

Terry M. Therneau · Mayo Clinic

Abstract

Several RA characteristics and the use of corticosteroids were associated with HF, with adjustment for CV risk factors and CHD. Methotrexate use appeared to be protective against HF. These findings suggest an independent effect of RA on HF that may be further modified by antirheumatic treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Viral Infections and Immunology Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Rheumatology

Volume 38, Issue 8, pp. 1601-1606

DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.100979

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 6.02