RA and Heart Disease Directory: Find News, Features, and Pictures Related to RA and Heart Disease

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RA and Heart Disease Directory

Rheumatoid arthritis raises your risk of heart disease, but a healthy diet and treatments can help lower that risk. Inflammation, which is characteristic of RA, plays a role in atherosclerosis. Tests can help determine your risk or track your heart health to help prevent heart problems. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how RA and heart disease are linked, treatments that can help, and much more.