Cardiovascular disease in the antiphospholipid syndrome

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  • 1Center for Autoimmune Diseases Research (CREA), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia; and Mederi, Hospital Universitario Mayor, Bogotá, Colombia.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is influenced by various factors beyond traditional risks. Novel risk factors contribute significantly to premature CVD and vascular damage in APS patients.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Cardiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is associated with a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • The exact prevalence and causes of CVD in APS are not fully understood and vary based on detection methods.
  • Atherosclerosis, a key driver of CVD, involves endothelial damage and is considered an autoimmune-inflammatory process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the significance and outcomes of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).
  • To explore the contribution of novel risk factors to premature CVD in APS.
  • To understand the mechanisms of accelerated vascular damage in APS.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on CVD in APS.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and detection tools for CVD in APS cohorts.
  • Examination of traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors in APS patients.

Main Results:

  • CVD prevalence in APS varies significantly across studies.
  • Traditional risk factors do not fully explain the excess cardiovascular events in APS.
  • Novel risk factors play a crucial role in the development of premature CVD and vascular damage in APS.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular disease is a major concern in antiphospholipid syndrome.
  • Understanding novel risk factors is essential for managing CVD in APS.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the complex relationship between APS and cardiovascular outcomes.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseaseantiphospholipid syndromenovel risk factorstraditional risk factors

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