A Recent Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis in a 49-Year-Old Man

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Timely diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) allows for prompt initiation of treatment—an important component in increasing the likelihood of clinical remission. Attaining clinical remission, or the secondary goal ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Timely diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) allows for prompt initiation of treatment—an important component in increasing the likelihood of clinical remission. Attaining clinical remission, or the secondary goal of low disease activity, in turn helps limit joint damage and subsequent disability as well as other unwelcome consequences of RA. This case presentation depicts a patient’s journey toward remission, using the “treat to target” approach advocated by American and European RA management guidelines.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing the activity, the participant should be better able to:Recognize the full spectrum of RA manifestations, including the impact on functional ability, quality of life, and elevated risk for myocardial infarction and strokeImplement guidelines-directed, treat to target strategies to achieve RA remission or low disease activityIncorporate shared decision-making strategies in RA treatment decisionsIndividualize RA treatment plans with consideration for patient-centric issues such as tolerability and likelihood of adherence in addition to efficacy and safety

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