RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Rizzo, Toni T1 Cardiovascular Disease Impact in Rheumatic Disease JF MD Conference Express YR 2012 FD SAGE Publications VO 12 IS 9 SP 4 OP 5 DO 10.1177/155989771209001 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/9/4.abstract AB Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis have a higher risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD). This article discusses the impact and pathology of CVD in people with RA.