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[Psoriasis and cardiovascular disease]

Tiago Torres1, Rita Sales, Carlos Vasconcelos

  • 1Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Porto. Portugal. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar. Universidade do Porto. Porto. Portugal. tiagotorres2002@hotmail.com.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|November 7, 2013
PubMed

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Psoriasis patients face higher risks of cardiovascular disease and metabolic issues due to chronic inflammation. Early screening for these conditions is crucial for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory condition.
  • It is frequently linked with cardiometabolic comorbidities.
  • These include obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and metabolic syndrome.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the association between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • To emphasize psoriasis as a potential independent risk factor for CVD and atherosclerosis.
  • To alert clinicians about the necessity of screening and monitoring CVD risk factors in psoriasis patients.

Summary:

  • Psoriasis is linked to significant cardiometabolic risks, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
  • The chronic inflammation in psoriasis may independently contribute to cardiovascular disease and premature atherosclerosis.
  • This review focuses on the spectrum of cardiometabolic comorbidities and elevated CVD risk in individuals with psoriasis.

Impact:

  • Increased awareness among clinicians regarding the cardiovascular risks associated with psoriasis.
  • Promotes proactive screening and management of cardiometabolic factors in psoriatic patients.
  • Aims to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction and stroke in this population.

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