Handbook of Cardiovascular Disease Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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. Front Matter....Pages I-XVI Overview of rheumatoid arthritis and mortality in relation to cardiovascular disease....Pages 1-17 Non-atherosclerotic Cardiac Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis....Pages 19-38 Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis....Pages 39-52 Cardiovascular disease risk evaluation....Pages 53-71 Pharmacological management of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis....Pages 73-92 Non-pharmacological interventions for cardiovascular complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis....Pages 93-106 Conclusions....Pages 107-109 Editor, Anne Grete Semb. Includes Bibliographical References.