Analysis of Mexican Health and Aging Study records evaluates myocardial infarction risk in adults with arthritis, highlighting the potential mediating role of systemic inflammation.
Studies of adult populations in high-income countries have found an association between arthritis and myocardial infarction (MI) due to high levels of systemic inflammation. Our objectives were to examine the association between arthritis and MI among Mexican adults and to assess the mediating effect of C-reactive protein (CRP) on this association.
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