Raadsen et al. RA-specific CV risk specifically targets pre-existing atherosclerotic vessels. So if no baseline CVD, traditional risk factors are main driver rather than RA. Risk without prevalent CVD (HR 1.16 95%CI 0.88 –1.53) @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1408 https://t.co/1Y6WeEFmim https://t.co/qG3RMNnbqt
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In RA Patients Without Prevalent CVD, Incident CVD Is Only Associated with Trad…
https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/in-ra-patients-without-prevalent-cvd-incident…
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