Why the study?
Does rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke?
Does rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke?
Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke, indicating that this arrhythmia is relevant in the cardiovascular risk assessment of these patients.
RA-associated AF and stroke risk may inform CV assessment in these patients; leaves open whether screening improves outcomes.
Rheumatoid arthritis was associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation and stroke. The novel finding of increased risk of atrial fibrillation in rheumatoid arthritis suggests that this arrhythmia is relevant in cardiovascular risk assessment of these patients.
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