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[Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases]

Ole Ahlehoff1, Gunnar Gislason, Jesper Lindhardsen

  • 1Kardiologisk Afdeling, Gentofte Hospital, Niels Andersens Vej 65, Hellerup. olahha01@geh.regionh.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 30, 2012
PubMed

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Psoriasis, an immune-driven inflammatory condition, is linked to cardiovascular disease. New Danish guidelines offer strategies for managing cardiovascular risk in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Area of Science:

  • Immunoinflammatory diseases
  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Dermatology

Context:

  • Psoriasis affects 2-3% of the population.
  • Psoriasis shares pathophysiologic mechanisms and risk factors with cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
  • Psoriasis is recognized as an independent risk factor for CVD.

Purpose:

  • To review the current evidence linking psoriasis and cardiovascular disease.
  • To present the recently published Danish guidelines for cardiovascular risk factor modification in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Summary:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
  • Evidence supports psoriasis as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events.
  • Danish guidelines provide recommendations for managing cardiovascular risk in affected patients.

Impact:

  • Informs clinicians about the cardiovascular risks associated with psoriasis.
  • Facilitates implementation of evidence-based cardiovascular risk management strategies.
  • Aims to improve patient outcomes by addressing comorbid cardiovascular conditions.

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