Ankylosing Spondylitis as a Risk Factor for Subsequent Ischemic Heart Disease: A Nationwide Cohort Study in South Korea.

Key Points

• This research investigates the link between ankylosing spondylitis and the risk of ischemic heart disease.
• Nationwide cohort study design
• Analysis focused on individuals with ankylosing spondylitis
• Comparison between smokers and low-income groups
• Ankylosing spondylitis significantly increases ischemic heart disease risk
• Higher risk noted particularly in smokers
• Low-income groups also exhibit elevated risk