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Clinical conditions associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include:

True / False

Peripheral neuropathy Correct

Raynaud's phenomenon Correct

Splenomegaly Correct

Hypoalbuminaemia Correct

Myocarditis Correct

Explanation

Extra-articular complications occur in more than 50% of patients with RA.

Pericarditis, myocarditis and endocarditis are all cardiovascular complications associated with RA.

Peripheral neuropathy and Raynaud's phenomenon do occur.

Organomegaly and hypoalbuminaemia can occur from the disease or subsequent treatments.

Further Reading:

Fombon FN, Thompson JP. Anaesthesia for the adult patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain. 2006;6:235-239.

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