Cardiovascular Risk and Systemic Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparative Analysis with Psoriatic Arthritis
Mateusz Kęska, Wiktoria Suchy
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), both of which are characterized by systemic inflammation that increases the risk of CVD. Although these two conditions share this common inflammatory component, the specific pathways and associated factors that elevate cardiovascular risk differ. This article delves into the immune system’s response, inflammatory processes, and genetic factors t
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePsoriatic arthritisRheumatoid arthritisSystemic inflammationInflammationImmunologyImmune systemPsoriasisArthritisRisk factorInflammatory arthritisRisk assessmentInternal medicineRheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesSpondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsPsoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis