Platelet activation is a link in the pathophysiology of diseases prone to thrombosis and
inflammation. Numerous platelet markers, including mean platelet volume (MPV), have been …

Background Rheumatic disease and heart disease share common underpinnings involving
inflammation. The high levels of inflammation that characterize rheumatic diseases provide …

We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of literature
studies evaluating the impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on common carotid artery intima …

Rheumatoid arthritis, as well as other types of arthritides and connective tissue diseases, is
associated with accelerated atherosclerosis, and increased cardiovascular morbidity and …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation
that, if left untreated, can cause joint destruction and physical impairments. The inflammatory …

Objective To investigate the incidence of noncardiac vascular disease in a community‐
based incidence cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and compare it to that in the …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most frequent inflammatory rheumatic diseases,
having a considerably increased prevalence of mortality and morbidity due to cardiovascular …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting about 0. 5–1% of the
adult population and manifesting as persistent synovitis, systemic inflammation and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other
inflammatory autoimmune rheumatic diseases, which have a lifetime risk of adult onset of 1 …

Background Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
at younger ages that is not identifiable by traditional risk factors. Screening for subclinical …