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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Definition

Epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Approximately 1% of the total adult population is affected by RA40% to 60% with advanced (functional class IV) RA will:Survive 5 years or less following diagnosisDie 10-15 years earlier than expected. Costs per patient RA CADDirect cos

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Definition

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    1. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Definition Progressive, systemic, inflammatory disorder Unknown etiology Characterized by Symmetric synovitis Joint erosions Multisystem extra-articular manifestations

    2. Epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis Approximately 1% of the total adult population is affected by RA 40% to 60% with advanced (functional class IV) RA will: Survive 5 years or less following diagnosis Die 10-15 years earlier than expected

    3. Costs per patient RA CAD Direct costs* $3790 $7929 Indirect costs† $2735 $1051 Total costs $6525 $8980 *Estimated in 1.74 million patients with RA in 1994 dollars and 616,900 patients with CAD in 1995 dollars † Estimated in 1.05 million patients with RA, ages 18-64, in 1994 dollars and 616,900 patients with CAD in 1995 dollars Costs of Rheumatoid Arthritis versus Coronary Artery Disease

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