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Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in a Colombian Population With Psoriasis
A Argote1, O Mora-Hernández1, L Milena Aponte2
1Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital de San José, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, Bogotá, Colombia.
Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|July 1, 2017
Summary
Psoriasis patients have a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and metabolic syndrome. Early detection and management of these CVRFs are crucial for monitoring cardiovascular risk in individuals with psoriasis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cardiology
- Metabolic Health
Background:
- Psoriasis is linked to metabolic syndrome and its components.
- Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) are common in psoriasis patients.
- Increased carotid intima-media thickness is a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of CVRFs in psoriasis patients.
- To assess the prevalence of increased carotid intima-media thickness in this population.
- To evaluate the association between psoriasis and cardiovascular risk.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive cross-sectional study.
- Psoriasis patients over 18 years old were included.
- Medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and ultrasound were used to assess CVRFs, metabolic syndrome, and carotid intima-media thickness.
Main Results:
- Metabolic syndrome found in 50% of patients.
- Prevalence of CVRFs: hypertension (35%), dyslipidemia (17.5%), smoking (17.5%), type 2 diabetes mellitus (10%).
- Mean carotid intima-media thickness was 0.7 mm, with 15% showing thickening.
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of CVRFs in psoriasis patients.
- Significant presence of metabolic syndrome.
- Need for strict clinical monitoring of cardiovascular risk in psoriasis patients.
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