Increased risk of valvular heart disease in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a nationwide population-based longitudinal cohort study.

Wun-Zhih SiaoChin-Hsiu LiuYu-Hsun WangJames Cheng-Chung Wei Gwo-Ping Jong

Published in: Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease (2021)

Patients with AS had a significant risk of VHD compared to non-AS controls in this population-based cohort study. Screening for VHD may be needed in caring patients with AS. We suggest that echocardiography may be performed when patients are diagnosed with AS.

Keyphrases

ankylosing spondylitis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
atrial fibrillation
computed tomography
disease activity
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
cross sectional