Study of 4821 pts (age 52 yrs) undergoig EGD - H. pylori infx seen in 2262, w/ long-lasting H Pylori (LLHp) infx in 1043 (21.6%). 6.3% dx w/ aCVD & 4.3% w/ RA. LLHp infection incr risk of aCVS (HR 1.57) & RA (HR 2.63) In RA, LLHp up risk for aCVD (7.89) https://t.co/FNOsEHKVIf https://t.co/dSeJuuuUMQ