INTRODUCTION Regular exercise can help keep blood vessels healthy in people with rheumatoid arthritis, as well as reducing their numbers of swollen joints. WHAT DO WE KNOW ALREADY? People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher-than-usual risk of getting heart disease. We’re not quite sure why this is. It may be because the inflammation (swelling) that affects […]
Category: Cardiovascular disease
How do you measure heart-disease risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis?
INTRODUCTION A test called carotid ultrasound may be the best way to tell whether individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk of heart disease, according to a new study. WHAT DO WE KNOW ALREADY? As a general rule, we know that people with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of heart disease compared with the general […]
Are osteoarthritis and atherosclerosis linked?
INTRODUCTION Two common conditions – osteoarthritis and atherosclerosis – may be more closely linked in women than previously thought. WHAT DO WE KNOW ALREADY? Osteoarthritis and atherosclerosis don’t seem to have much in common. Osteoarthritis is a condition that makes joints stiff and painful, often in the knees, hips, and hands. Atherosclerosis, on the other hand, […]
