Department of Internal Medicine, Ascension Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL, 60202, USA.
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA.
Clin Exp Med. 2024 Jan 31;24(1):30. doi: 10.1007/s10238-023-01288-7.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can independently increase the risk of stroke, affecting both young and adult RA patients. Recent attention has been drawn to the association between stroke and RA, supported by mounting evidence. Given that stroke is a significant and an urgent public health concern, this review aims to highlight the relationship between stroke and RA, covering mechanisms, underlying risk factors, early detection tools, and treatment implications. By uncovering the connection that links RA to stroke, we can pave the way for targeted healthcare practices and the development of preventive strategies for individuals with RA. Therefore, further research is imperative to deepen our understanding of this association and, ideally, guide treatment decisions for individuals at risk of both RA and stroke.
类风湿性关节炎 (RA) 可独立增加中风风险,影响年轻和成年 RA 患者。越来越多的证据支持 RA 与中风之间存在关联,这引起了最近的关注。鉴于中风是一个重大且紧迫的公共卫生问题,本综述旨在强调中风和 RA 之间的关系,涵盖发病机制、潜在风险因素、早期检测工具和治疗意义。通过揭示 RA 与中风之间的联系,我们可以为 RA 患者制定有针对性的医疗实践和预防策略铺平道路。因此,进一步的研究对于加深我们对这种关联的理解并为同时患有 RA 和中风风险的个体提供治疗决策指导至关重要。