Figure 2.

The main domains of CV risk management in RA. Communication of increased CV risk and education of RA patients followed by implementation of lifestyle changes is necessary for the better management of CV disease. Evaluation and treatment of classical risk factors combined with adequate control of disease activity and systemic inflammatory load represent important elements of CV risk prevention and management in RA patients.

CV, cardiovascular; DMARDS, disease modifying antirheumatic drugs; RA, rheumatoid arthritis.