the aim of this study is to * describe subclinical echocardiographic changes of the LA (dimensions and function) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. * evaluate the correlation between Rheumatoid arthritis activity and subclinical structural changes of LA. * determine the association of LA volume index and atrial fibrillation or HFpf in RA patients. * apply Musculoskeletal Ultrasound detected synovitis to be correlated with cardiac function.
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• Detect echocardiographic abnormalities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Timeframe: 4 hours
perform musculoskeletal Ultrasound detected synovitis to be correlated with cardiac function.
Timeframe: 4 hours