Which is the most common cause of death in rheumatoid ahritis?: (A) Cardiovascular complications, (B) Neurological complications, (C) Lung disease complications, (D) Haematological complications
Answer is A. The overall moality rate of RA is two times greater than general population, with ischemic hea disease being the most common cause of death. The life expectancy is reduced by 7 years for men and 3 years for women.