Association between arthritis and cardiovascular risk factors in community-based adults: an opportunity to target cardiovascular risk

Abstract Background Undertreated risk factors are major contributors to the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Those with arthritis have an increased prevalence of CVD risk factors. CVD risk factors are often asymptomatic, which may be a barrier their treatment. Arthritis causes pain and immobi...

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Main Authors: Julia Sewell, Sultana Monira Hussain, Yuanyuan Wang, Anita E. Wluka, Yuan Z. Lim, Melinda J. Carrington, Katherine Samaras, Flavia M. Cicuttini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02674-x