The increased risk of ventricular diastolic dysfunction and congestive heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is independent of the duration of the disease
Semin Arthritis Rheum
.
2005 Oct;35(2):132-3.
doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2005.05.003.
Authors
Miguel A Gonzalez-Gay
,
Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey
,
Javier Martin
PMID:
16194698
DOI:
10.1016/j.semarthrit.2005.05.003
No abstract available
Publication types
Comparative Study
Letter
MeSH terms
Adult
Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
Disease Progression
Female
Heart Failure / etiology*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prognosis
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / etiology*