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Handbook of Cardiovascular Disease Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A concise, practical pocketbook that provides both cardiologists and rheumatologists with an up-to-date review of the background and advances for these concomitant diseasesA comprehensive overview of the current and emerging treatment recommendations for cardiovascular complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritisIncludes an evidence-based discussion of clinical approaches for these conditions, including the latest updates on the rheumatoid arthritis-specific cardiovascular disease risk calculator in this emerging treatment sectorEasily accessible text, tables, and images illustrate the key concepts discussed in the bookThis 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.ContentsOverview of rheumatoid arthritis and mortality in relation to cardiovascular diseaseNon-atherosclerotic cardiac manifestations of rheumatoid arthritisRisk factors for cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritisCardiovascular disease risk evaluationPharmacological management of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritisNon-pharmacological interventions for cardiovascular complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritisConclusions
