Table 3 Summary of patient self-reported awareness of the increased risk of developing CVD associated with rheumatoid arthritis
Study | Evaluation of awareness | Aware, n (%) | Unaware, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Bartels, 2016 [10] | Q: Are you aware of an elevated CVD risk in RA? A: yes or no | 4 (27) | 11 (73) |
Frølund, 2014 [15] | Q: Did you know that there was an increased risk of developing heart disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis? A: yes or no | 4 (29) | 10 (71) |
van Breukelen-van der Stoep, 2015 [14] | Q: How high do you think your risk of getting a myocardial infarction is? A: high, not more than average, low, or almost zero | 3 (3) | 57 (97) |
John, 2009 [13] | Q: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop heart disease? A: yes or no | 40 (31) | 90 (69) |