Key result
Echocardiographic abnormalities were detected in 67% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, most commonly diastolic dysfunction (57%), despite most being asymptomatic.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
A high proportion (67%) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis have asymptomatic cardiac involvement detectable by echocardiography, highlighting the potential value of periodic cardiovascular evaluation in this population.
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May support targeted cardiac evaluation in RA; leaves open whether routine screening improves outcomes.
Coşkun et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Rheumatoid arthritis (n=100). Rheumatoid arthritis was evaluated on Echocardiographic abnormality. Echocardiographic abnormalities were detected in 67% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, most commonly diastolic dysfunction (57%), despite most being asymptomatic.
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