ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care
Prevalence of left ventricular dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Myocardial Performance Index to assess cardiac function in autoimmune connective tissue disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Lupus science & medicine · 2024Pooled it
- A western diet amplified the deleterious consequences of collagen-induced arthritis on cardiac homeostasis in female rats.Journal of physiology and biochemistry · 2025Article
- Realistic Aspects of Cardiac Ultrasound in Rats: Practical Tips for Improved Examination.Journal of imaging · 2024Review
- The Effect of Anti-TNF Therapy on Cardiac Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
- Disorders of the Aorta and Aortic Valve in Connective Tissue Diseases.Current cardiology reports · 2020Review
- TP53 single nucleotide polymorphism (rs1042522) in Iranian patients with coronary artery disease.Biomedical reports · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a polyarticular disorder with many extra-articular features. Cardiovascular disorders, including heart failure (HF), are the leading causes of mortality in RA patients. We studied the prevalence of left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) in patients with RA. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, we evaluated 100 consecutive patients with RA (aged >18 years and duration >1 year) for the presence of LVD. We excluded patients with known cardiac and systemic disorders that may contribute to LVD. LVD is defined by the presence of either left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) or left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD), evaluated by the echocardiography. Descriptive statistics and relevant tests were used to analyze the results.
resultsThe study participants (
conclusionLVD is more common in RA patients, which increases the associated morbidity and mortality. Higher threshold is required by the family practitioners to perform a screening echocardiography in long-standing RA patients.
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