Can common genetic factors be behind both osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease?
By kontakt [at] artrosportalen [dot] se (Arthritisportal) - published 6 May 2025 Scientists have long tried to understand the connection between osteoarthritis, our most common joint disease, and cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and high blood pressure. Previously, it was believed that osteoarthritis simply increases the risk of cardiovascular disease due to reduced physical activity