Abstract Number: 2328 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
In Rheumatoid Arthritis, New-onset Prednisone Use Is Associated with a Daily Dose, Cumulative Dose, and Duration-dependent Risk for Cardiovascular Events at 6 Months and 1 Year of Use
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease but also affects the cardiovascular (CV) system. Many patients are treated with corticosteroids. Corticosteroid use…