Is the Calcium Score Useful for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Low or Intermediate Cardiovascular Risk?

Is the Calcium Score Useful for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Low or Intermediate Cardiovascular Risk?

Cardiovascular disease, particularly myocardial infarction, is the leading cause of death of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The usefulness of the coronary artery calcification score (CACS), determined using cardiac computed-tomography (CT)-scan images, was assessed as a part of a cardiovascular...

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Main Authors: Claire Jesson, Yohann Bohbot, Simon Soudet, Cedric Renard, Jean-Marc Sobhy Danial, Laetitia Diep, Marie Doussière, Christophe Tribouilloy, Vincent Goëb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
rheumatoid arthritis
cardiovascular risk
atherosclerosis
coronary artery calcification score
primary prevention
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/16/4841

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