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Monitoring and Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases

Panagiota Anyfanti1, Athanasia Dara2, Elena Angeloudi1

  • 1Second Medical Department, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Journal of Inflammation Research
|December 22, 2021
PubMed

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major concern for patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). This review explores strategies to manage CVD risk in IMIDs, highlighting lifestyle changes and medication awareness.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Cardiology
  • Inflammation

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is highly prevalent in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).
  • Chronic inflammation and traditional risk factors contribute to increased CVD morbidity and mortality in IMID patients.
  • Standard CVD risk calculators underestimate risk in IMID populations, necessitating tailored assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of current and emerging strategies for CVD risk mitigation in patients with IMIDs.
  • To offer a practical approach for managing CVD risk in this vulnerable patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on CVD risk in IMIDs.
  • Discussion of challenges in CVD risk assessment for IMID patients.
  • Exploration of artificial intelligence applications in predictive medicine for CVD.

Main Results:

  • Traditional CVD risk calculators are inadequate for IMID patients.
  • Behavioral interventions targeting modifiable lifestyle factors are crucial.
  • Awareness of antirheumatic medication's impact on CVD risk is essential for rheumatologists.

Conclusions:

  • Effective CVD risk management in IMIDs requires a multi-faceted approach.
  • Personalized predictive medicine holds future promise but needs validation.
  • Integrating lifestyle interventions and careful medication management is key for improving outcomes.

Keywords:
cardiovascular risk assessmentchronic inflammatory diseaseslifestyle modificationspharmacological management

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