“Whilst it is apparent from a significant literature base that inflammation plays a key role in the increased (cardiovascular disease) CVD that has been observed in patients with RA compared to the general population, addressing traditional CVD risk factors remains centrally important, i.e., advising healthy diet, avoiding high cholesterol foods, minimizing sugar intake, maintaining activity, and exercise as much as possible and avoiding smoking,” Dr. Buch concluded.
The authors reported no disclosures.
