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Edoardo Sciatti1, Ilaria Cavazzana2, Franco Franceschini2
1Cardiology Unit 1, 9333ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy.
Abstract:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by endothelial dysfunction, arterial stiffness, and myocardial impairment. We aimed at analyzing the ratio between carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) as a new index to approximate ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC) in women with SLE and without cardiovascular risk factors. Half cases had impaired GLS and consequently a hampered ratio. We thus suggest referring SLE patients early to a CV prevention program.
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