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how many people have coronary heart inflammation / disease from RA? I have had several stents put in after the triple bypass failed. My veins were not compatible being used in the bypass. The RA evidentially hampers the elasticity of the veins...
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. So sorry you are having these coronary issues. I can not personally speak to these, but I can share this page from the Cleveland Heart Lab on the cardiac risks from RA, including some of the stats: https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/the-cardiac-risks-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/. How have you been doing since the stents were put in? Wishing you the best. Richard (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team) Initially had 3 stents after triple bypass failed. Last March (2021) had another stent put in. See my cardiologist regularly.
Keep nitro near by! RA also has damaged my kidneys, feet, etc. Internal and external problems. I take Remicade infusion, hydroquinone, and methotrexate. Manage the symptoms is all that I can do, plus keep a good attitude!
It is as much about inflammation as it is about the disease specifically. I have RA and type 1 diabetes with very low cholesterol, yet I have had two stents. The reason is inflammation caused by RA, Diabetes, or goodness knows what.
So yes, as Richard suggested above, RA does contribute. But so does any inflammation.
I have CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) 3 stents in the heart, waiting for a 4th and one in my Thoracic Aorta due to a Aorta Dissection. RA is not the only cause for me of course, CAD can be hereditary which mine is. The RA and Psa inflammation on contributes of course. Diet, exercise when possible and meds, that is the treatment here. Keep regular appointments with Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon and tested at least once a year via different types of MRI / scans, blood work and more. I feel lucky I am still alive with not heart damage at this time. I wish you much luck with your coronary and RA issues.
I am so sorry this has happened. I do however agree with you 100%. Keeping those appointments is terribly important. 
, I'm glad you're doing okay and don't have any heart damage at this time! I hope the next procedure(s) go smoothly! Thanks for sharing! Best, Erin, RheumatoidArthritis.net Team member.
I have RA, lupus, pulmonary hypertension, etc...and left bundle branch block.
I'm not really having any symptoms..very mild if any but I do get chest pressure when exerting myself..kind of a nauseating, weak feeling that passes if I pace myself. Dr said to see her yearly or when needed. My pulmonologist left town so I'm behind in that regard. It's hard to keep up with so many Drs !
Yes thanks for mentioning..I am in the Lupus group too.Hi
. Glad to hear you are doing o.k. and being monitored (although I'm sure the symptoms can be a little disconcerting). I know what you mean about the keeping track of all the doctors. You may have seen me mention that my wife, Kelly Mack, is a contributor here. She was diagnosed at age two, 45 years ago - before modern treatments, with the damage to show for it. Coordinating care is one of the tougher and more frustrating aspects of life with a chronic condition like RA. Kelly wrote this article that I think you might relate to on when it's time, as she puts it, to release the hounds to get things done: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/release-hounds. Wishing you the best. Richard (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team)
