Comorbidities in rheumatic arthritis

Managing comorbidities in the rheumatic diseases: the new reality.

Cardiometabolic Comorbidities in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

There is solid epidemiologic evidence linking psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to cardiovascular risk factors and an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Chronic inflammation, with shared pathways and cytokines common to metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis and psoriasis, might provide the basis for the cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities of psoriasis and PsA. The p...

[Comorbidities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis].

Comorbidity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients significantly impairs and limits management of primary disease, decreases general quality of life, and worsens outcomes. Cardiovascular comorbidity is the leading cause of excess mortality in RA patients, which is up to two times higher compared to the general population. Infections, pulmonary disease and malignant diseases also contribute to ex...

Review Article - Comorbidities in Rheumatoid Arthritis

The aim of the review is detection, prevention and management of comorbidities. Rheumatoid Arthritis patients, besides arthritis complaints also have comorbid conditions. The aim of this review is to consider associated comorbidities and discuss their management in RA patients.

Comorbidities in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis

Epidemiological studies have shown that patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are often affected by numerous comorbidities that carry significant morbidity and mortality. Reported comorbidities include diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune eye disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, depression, and fib...