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Cardiovascular complications of systemic sclerosis: What to look for

Preethi Mani1, Danny Gonzalez2, Soumya Chatterjee2

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic; Clinical Instructor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OHDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland ClinicDepartment of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Cleveland Clinic; Associate Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OHDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic; Assistant Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH manip@ccf.org pmani87@gmail.com.

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|October 10, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Systemic sclerosis patients often develop heart problems like pulmonary hypertension and arrhythmias. Regular cardiac screening and cardiologist management are crucial for these patients to reduce cardiovascular risks.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune disease causing fibrosis in skin and organs.
  • Cardiovascular abnormalities are common in systemic sclerosis patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the association between systemic sclerosis and various cardiovascular abnormalities.
  • To emphasize the importance of cardiac screening and management in these patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of systemic sclerosis and cardiovascular manifestations.
  • Clinical guidelines for managing cardiovascular risks in autoimmune diseases.

Main Results:

  • Systemic sclerosis is linked to pulmonary hypertension, atherosclerosis, ventricular dysfunction, arrhythmias, conduction defects, pericardial disease, and valvular heart disease.
  • Early detection and intervention are key to managing cardiac complications.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular complications are a significant concern in systemic sclerosis.
  • Regular screening for cardiac symptoms and collaborative care with cardiologists are essential for optimal patient outcomes.

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