NPPB and rheumatoid arthritis: Weak correlations were found between cardiac biomarkers (hsTropT and NT-proBNP) and cardiac anatomy/function in RA patients without overt cardiovascular disease.hsTropT showed a weak positive correlation with LVMI and E/e’.Positive ACPA and higher hsTropT may increase LVMI.Factors such as systolic blood pressure and NSAID use contributed to increased LVMI.Aging was associated with higher E/e’ values.