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Cardiovascular comorbiditiy in psoriasis

Gurcharan Singh1, Simran Pal Singh Aneja

  • 1Department of Dermatology and STD, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|November 29, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Dermatologists must recognize psoriasis as a systemic condition and inform patients about these associated health risks.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cardiology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition.
  • Chronic inflammation is linked to other systemic diseases.
  • Cardiovascular and metabolic (cardiometabolite) disorders are notable associated conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the association between psoriasis and cardiometabolic disorders.
  • To emphasize the need for dermatologists to consider psoriasis as a multisystem disorder.
  • To inform patients about the potential negative health effects of psoriasis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies linking psoriasis to cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on comorbidities in psoriasis patients.
  • Clinical observation of patients with psoriasis and associated conditions.

Main Results:

  • Psoriasis is associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
  • Patients with psoriasis have a higher incidence of diseases such as myocardial infarction (MI).
  • The chronic inflammatory nature of psoriasis contributes to the development of cardiometabolic disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatologists should manage psoriasis as a systemic disease due to its association with cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities.
  • Patients with psoriasis must be educated about the increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders.
  • Early identification and management of risk factors are crucial for patients with psoriasis.

Keywords:
Carsiovascular diseasemetabolic syndromepsoriasis

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