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Risk for Heart Attack Higher in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
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Title Risk for Heart Attack Higher in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/581319?src=rss
Description Studies show that the risk of heart attack is higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, as is the rate of heart failure
ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM Research News Alerts
Category Articles > Rheumatology
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Date Oct 10, 2008
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