Incidence Rate of Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Observational Cohort Study in Saudi Arabia
Laila AlGhalawin,
Mukhtar Alomar,
Shahad Al Bassam
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doubles the morbidity of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and leads to a 50% increase in mortality compared to the general population. This study aims to estimate the CVD incidence among RA patients in Saudi Arabia (SA), vital for assessing CVD burdens within this group.
Patients and Methods
This retrospective study took place at two centers in the Eastern Province of SA, including all adult RA patients who visited the rheumatology clinic f… Show more
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