Increased arterial stiffness in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis: A case-control study

Both osteoarthritis (OA) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are prevalent conditions which often coexist. Vascular involvement in the pathogenesis of these diseases, as well as increased cardiovascular risk in OA patients give occasion to investigate arterial stiffness in OA. The aim of this study was to establish associations between OA and arterial stiffness.