Cardiovascular disease and association with arthritis in primary care Enfermedades

Volume 20 No 13 (2022)

Dr. Edwin Miranda Solis, Dr. Denisse Isabel Suaste Pazmiño,Dr. Valeria Monserrath Zúñiga Sánchez

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.13.NQ88037

Abstract

Introduction: People with most forms of arthritis are at increased risk for CVD.Shared inflammatory pathways are a possible link between any form of arthritis and CVD. Purpose: To examine the relationship between arthritis and CVD risk factors in young, middle-aged, and older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 122 primary care practices involving 13 776 participants. Results: Arthritis was reported by 4.0% of young adults, 28.8% of middle-aged adults, and 54.5% of older adults. Conclusions: Ecuadorian adults of all ages with arthritis are more likely to have CVD risk factors.

Keywords

cardiovascular disease, arthritis, obesity, primary care. source: DeCS

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