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Background <p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a&#xa0;common chronic inflammatory disease and a&#xa0;systemic autoimmune disorder associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to multiorgan involvement.</p> Objectives <p>To summarize pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics and modern treatment strategies of RA, and to highlight its relevance for internal medicine.</p> Methods <p>Narrative review of current literature, guidelines and clinical studies with a&#xa0;focus on clinically relevant aspects regarding diagnosis, treatment, and comorbidities.</p> Results <p>RA results from a&#xa0;complex interaction of genetic predisposition and immune dysregulation leading to autoantibody formation and chronic inflammation. Clinically, it typically presents as symmetric polyarthritis, although early and atypical manifestations are common. Diagnosis is primarily clinical and is supported by serology and imaging. Early treatment following a&#xa0;treat-to-target strategy with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) enables remission in many patients. Comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular disease, significantly contribute to disease burden.</p> Conclusion <p>RA requires early recognition, timely initiation of therapy, and interdisciplinary management. Internists play a&#xa0;key role in early diagnosis, risk stratification and long-term care.</p>

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Rheumatoide Arthritis – eine „internistische“ Gelenkerkrankung

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年6月2日

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  • Lien Meerkatt,
  • David Simon,
  • Edgar Wiebe

摘要

Background

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common chronic inflammatory disease and a systemic autoimmune disorder associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to multiorgan involvement.

Objectives

To summarize pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics and modern treatment strategies of RA, and to highlight its relevance for internal medicine.

Methods

Narrative review of current literature, guidelines and clinical studies with a focus on clinically relevant aspects regarding diagnosis, treatment, and comorbidities.

Results

RA results from a complex interaction of genetic predisposition and immune dysregulation leading to autoantibody formation and chronic inflammation. Clinically, it typically presents as symmetric polyarthritis, although early and atypical manifestations are common. Diagnosis is primarily clinical and is supported by serology and imaging. Early treatment following a treat-to-target strategy with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) enables remission in many patients. Comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular disease, significantly contribute to disease burden.

Conclusion

RA requires early recognition, timely initiation of therapy, and interdisciplinary management. Internists play a key role in early diagnosis, risk stratification and long-term care.