Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation WisdomCard™

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  1. Everyday Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation everydayhealth.com - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation
  2. Mayo Clinic (via About.com): Inflammation Elevates Risk of Cardiac Death in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients arthritis.about.com - Inflammation Elevates Risk of Cardiac Death in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
  3. Bio-Medicine: Neutrophils in Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Lessen Inflammation but Still Fight Infection (Jun. 15, 2006)news.bio-medicine.org - Neutrophils in Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Lessen Inflammation but Still Fight Infection
  4. Wikipedia: Rheumatoid Arthritis en.wikipedia.org - Rheumatoid Arthritis
  5. The New England Journal of Medicine: Inhibiting Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis (Jan. 5, 2006)content.nejm.org - Inhibiting Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Research Notes on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation


Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by inflammation of the joints. Researchers are not entirely sure what causes this inflammation, but it is believed that genes and environmental triggers, such as smoking, play a role.1 Recent research also indicates that rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation may increase the risk of cardiovascular death.2

Fast Facts:

  • Many medications are available to treat rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation.1
  • Inflammation causes cartilage in the joints to become damaged.1
  • Consult with a health care professional about ways to reduce the risk of heart problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation.1

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Everyday Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation
  2. ↑ Mayo Clinic (via About.com): Inflammation Elevates Risk of Cardiac Death in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

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