Multimorbidity in rheumatic conditions

Summary In recent years, multimorbidity in rheumatic conditions has gained increasing attention. Rheumatologist care for an aging patient population with multiple diseases, therefore multimorbidity is the rule, not the exception. Owing to the high prevalence and the potential interaction of coexisti...

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Published in:Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 2016-11, Vol.128 (21-22), p.786-790
Main Author: Radner, Helga
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular Diseases - mortality
Chronic Disease
Comorbidity
Endocrinology
Evidence-Based Medicine
Gastroenterology
Humans
Incidence
Internal Medicine
Lung Diseases - mortality
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neoplasms - mortality
Osteoporosis - mortality
Pneumology/Respiratory System
Practice Patterns, Physicians' - trends
Review
Review Article
Rheumatic Diseases - diagnosis
Rheumatic Diseases - mortality
Rheumatic Diseases - therapy
Survival Rate
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Summary In recent years, multimorbidity in rheumatic conditions has gained increasing attention. Rheumatologist care for an aging patient population with multiple diseases, therefore multimorbidity is the rule, not the exception. Owing to the high prevalence and the potential interaction of coexisting diseases, multimorbidity needs to be taken into account when treating patients with chronic inflammatory conditions. In this review we address the most prevalent comorbidities in patients with rheumatic conditions and their impact on important outcomes, such as physical function, quality of life, and mortality.
ISSN:0043-5325
1613-7671
DOI:10.1007/s00508-016-1090-x