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
In RA Patients Without Prevalent CVD, Incident CVD Is Only Associated with Traditional Risk Factors: A 20-year Follow up in the CARRÉ Cohort Study - ACR Meeting Abstracts
