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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Taking the RA Threat to Heart During Pregnancy


Originally published by our sister publication Pharmacy Practice News

By Myles Starr

Obesity, gestational diabetes mellitus and acute cardiovascular (CV) complications are more common among pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than those without the inflammatory disorder. The rate of these complications has risen over time, leading to longer and more expensive childbirths for women with RA, according to a new study (Eur Heart J 2024;45[17]:1524-1536).

“Having RA is considered a