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Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Literature Review to Determine the Causal Relationship

Shanu Jindal1, Nitin Jindal2

  • 1Public Health Education, University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Cureus
|April 18, 2018
PubMed

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Psoriasis patients face a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This review confirms a significant association, highlighting the need for comprehensive patient management.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cardiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition.
  • It affects skin and joints in about one-third of patients.
  • An association between psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on the association between psoriasis and CVD.
  • To evaluate the evidence supporting an increased cardiovascular risk in psoriasis patients.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive literature review.
  • Adherence to Gordis guidelines for evidence assessment.

Main Results:

  • Psoriasis is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity.
  • Patients with psoriasis exhibit a greater prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
  • A positive association between psoriasis and cardiovascular events is demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
  • This underscores the importance of considering cardiovascular health in psoriasis management.

Keywords:
cardiovascular diseasespsoriasis

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