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Non-invasive measurements to stratify cardiovascular disease risk in psoriasis patients

Philippa Dickison1, Jonathan J Peek2, Grace Swain3

  • 1MD, PhD candidate, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW; Department of Dermatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW. philippa.dickison@sydney.edu.au.

Australian Journal of General Practice
|May 21, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Patients with psoriasis face higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks, including obesity and blood pressure issues. Many are unaware of these serious comorbidities, highlighting a critical knowledge gap.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Psoriasis is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and mortality.
  • Understanding CVD risk and patient awareness in psoriasis is crucial for preventative care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in patients diagnosed with psoriasis.
  • To evaluate the awareness level of psoriasis patients regarding associated comorbidities.

Main Methods:

  • Anthropometric measurements (inter-arm blood pressure, weight, height, waist circumference) were taken for psoriasis patients and controls.
  • Psoriasis patients completed a survey on their awareness of associated health conditions.

Main Results:

  • Psoriasis patients were significantly more likely to be obese (OR 6.3).
  • An inter-arm systolic (OR 1.9) and diastolic (OR 2.3) blood pressure difference >10 mmHg was more common in psoriasis patients.
  • Only 26.3% of psoriasis patients were aware of the link between psoriasis and being overweight.

Conclusions:

  • Patients with psoriasis exhibit elevated CVD risk based on anthropometric data compared to non-psoriasis individuals.
  • There is a significant deficit in knowledge among psoriasis patients concerning their condition's comorbidities.
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