| Description |
1 online resource (122 pages) |
| Contents |
Editor and author biographies; Abbreviations; Preface; 1 Overview of rheumatoid arthritis and mortality in relation to cardiovascular disease; Global burden of rheumatoid arthritis: trends inincidence, prevalence, and mortality; Epidemiology and outcomes of cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis; References; 2 Non-atherosclerotic cardiac manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis; Pericardial diseases; Myocardial diseases; Cardiac amyloidosis; Non-atherosclerotic coronary artery disease; Arrhythmias; Valvular heart disease; References |
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3 Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritisTraditional cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; The impact of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity and severity on cardiovascular comorbidity; The role of inflammation in the development of cardiovascular disease manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis; References; 4 Cardiovascular disease risk evaluation; Screening for and diagnostics of cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis; Cardiovascular disease risk calculators; Cardiovascular disease prevention; References |
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5 Pharmacological management of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritisIntroduction; Current treatment recommendations; Pharmacological cardio-protective treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; The role of anti-rheumatic medications; References; 6 Non-pharmacological interventions for cardiovascular complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; Introduction; Smoking; Weight control and body composition; Physical exercise; References; 7 Conclusions; Exploring therapeutic targets; New medications to treat both indications |
| Summary |
This book is a practical and up-to-date review that discusses the impact of traditional cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the effect of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity and severity on cardiovascular comorbidity, and the influence of rheumatoid arthritis drug therapy on cardiovascular risk. This title also explores cardiovascular disease as a manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis and highlights the available methods for screening and diagnosing these conditions. Current and emerging therapies to aid clinicians in the daily management of their patients are also featured in this title. Busy healthcare professionals who are looking for a collaborative approach to these conditions will benefit from this comprehensive overview |
| Notes |
Future outlook and overarching goals |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Risk factors -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Rheumatoid arthritis -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Risk factors
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Semb, Anne Grete
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| ISBN |
9783319267821 |
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3319267825 |
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