Interní Med. 2012; 14(4): 177-181

Rheumatoid arthritis

MUDr.Heřman Mann
Revmatologický ústav, Praha

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by symmetrical polyarthritis. A new classification criteria allowing

earlier diagnosis and initiation of treatment were published in 2010. The goal of RA treatment is to achieve clinical remission and to

prevent irreversible joint damage. Effective treatment probably also favorably affects increased mortality in patients with RA.

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis, diagnosis, clinical manifestation, therapy

Published: April 23, 2012  Show citation

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