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Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: Cardiovascular Disease in RA
Author(s)Ingrid Torjesen
How great are the risks of cardiovascular disease for patients with rheumatoid arthritis? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
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Is the following statement true or false?
Independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with rheumatoid arthritis include age, sex, smoking, hypertension, inflammatory immune factors, and drug treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.
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