[Subclinical markers of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk factors in early arthritis].

Background: Mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increased in rheumatoid arthritis, not explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF), suggesting a role of inflammation. This process would occur early. The common sonographic markers of subclinical atherosclerosis (SA), are increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) or the presence of carotid atherosclerotic plaque and they are closely related to CVD.

[Lipid profile in early arthritis and its relation with inflammatory activity].

Unlabelled: Cardiovascular risk is increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis and it is associated with higher morbility and mortality. Few studies have evaluated the lipid profile in early arthritis (EA).

Aims: To study the lipid profile in patients with EA and its association with disease activity (DA).

[Electrocardiographic changes and QT interval modifications in patients with Early Arthritis].

Background: The QT interval modification has been described in patients witrthritis (RA) and it could be a useful marker of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Aims: To evaluate the QT interval modifications in patients with early arthritis (EA) and its association with disease activity (DA).

Methods: We studied patients with diagnosis of EA attended to Rheumatology Unit at Córdoba Hospital from January 2010 to December 2013.