Rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular complications during delivery: a United States inpatient analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of obstetric-associated complications, as well as long-term cardiovascular (CV) risk. Hence, the aim was to evaluate the association of RA with acute CV complications during delivery admissions.

Methods

Data from the National Inpatient Sample (2004-2019) were queried utilizing ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes to identify delivery hospitalizations and a diagnosis of RA.

Results

A total of 12 789 722 delivery hospitalizations were identified, of which 0.1% were among persons with RA (n = 11 979). Individuals with RA, vs. those without, were older (median 31 vs. 28 years, P < .01) and had a higher prevalence of chronic hypertension, chronic diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus, obesity, and dyslipi

SUBMITTER: Zahid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11075931 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature