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Are You At Risk

Having certain forms of arthritis can increase your risk of heart disease, but there are many other contributing factors. Adding one or more of these can further increase your risk:

Advanced age
Male sex
Family history of heart disease
Hypertension
High cholesterol
Smoking
Diabetes
Obesity

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