Prevalence and Factors Associated With Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Abstract

The frequency of metabolic syndrome in RA and SLE patients was similar and associated with smoking. In RA patients, metabolic syndrome was related with pain and functional status, suggesting disease activity. A better control of disease activity may reduce the presence of metabolic syndrome and the risk of cardiovascular disease.