Cardiovascular Risk Management in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Cardiovascular Risk Management in Ankylosing Spondylitis
In conclusion, this study shows that the prevalence of hypertension and smoking is increased in AS patients with active disease. Also, AS patients at increased CV risk received medication, but treatment targets were often not achieved. Our data illustrate the need for programs to improve the quality of CV-RM in AS.
Conclusions
In conclusion, this study shows that the prevalence of hypertension and smoking is increased in AS patients with active disease. Also, AS patients at increased CV risk received medication, but treatment targets were often not achieved. Our data illustrate the need for programs to improve the quality of CV-RM in AS.
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