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Electrocardiogram and echocardiography [including e\u2032 as a marker for diastolic dysfunction and long-axis strain (LAS) and left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) as markers of systolic function] were performed. LV dysfunction (LVD) was defined as low EF, low LAS, or low e\u2032. Right ventricular function was assessed with tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE). Cardiovascular risk factors and disease variables were assessed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results.<\/jats:title><jats:p>LVD was found in 16% of patients and 4% of controls (p = 0.035). EF and LAS were lower in patients compared to controls (6% lower, p &lt; 0.001, and 4% lower, p = 0.044, respectively). TAPSE was 8% lower in patients versus controls (p = 0.008). No patients had signs of pulmonary hypertension. Patients had longer corrected QT time than controls (p = 0.012). LVD was associated with higher levels of apolipoprotein B, higher disease activity measured by physician\u2019s global assessment, longer prednisolone treatment, and more organ damage assessed with the Myositis Damage Index.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion.<\/jats:title><jats:p>Patients with JMCTD had impaired left and right ventricular function compared to matched controls after median 15 years disease duration. 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