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Heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis are linked as both are categorized as inflammatory conditions [1] and are driven by the underlying process of chronic inflammation {fact:1, fact:3}. Furthermore, individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis are explicitly identified as being at a higher risk for developing heart disease [2].
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What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com 1 fact
claimInflammatory conditions include neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's), autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis), gastrointestinal conditions (Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis), mental health disorders (depression, anxiety), cardiovascular issues (high blood pressure, heart disease), lung disease (asthma, COPD), metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes), and certain cancers.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 1 fact
quote"People who have gum disease, chronic lung infections and inflammatory diseases, even autoimmune inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, are at higher risk of developing heart disease."
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.