Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Failure: A Narrative Review.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory process involving the joints and the cartilage. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA are crucial to prevent further complications like heart failure (HF), cervical subluxation, membranous glomerulonephritis, and parenchymal lung disease. HF is the leading cause of death in various chronic illnesses.