Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8659157 | The Egyptian Heart Journal | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
RA is associated with increased arterial stiffness, a well-recognized marker of cardiovascular risk. This is attributed to the inflammatory nature of the disease. It seems that the most important factors determining stiffness are patients' age and duration of illness.
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Authors
Ghada Youssef, Nashwa Taher Allam, Wafaa Gaber, Angie Afifi, Dina Hesham,