The prevalence of CHD and chronic hypertension in a population of 7209 RA patients
| n (%) | SRR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| CHD | 553 (7.7) | 1.10 (1.01 to 1.20) |
| Chronic hypertension | 1383 (19.2) | 1.05 (0.99 to 1.10) |
The standardised rate ratios (SRR) for each comorbidity are given at the diagnosis of RA.
CHD, coronary heart disease; RA, rheumatoid arthritis.