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Management of Coronary Artery Diseases in Systemic Vasculitides: Complications and Strategies

Russka Shumnalieva1,2,3, Niya Mileva4, Ivan Padjen5

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, Clinic of Rheumatology, University Hospital St. Ivan Rilski, Urvich Str. 13, 1612 Sofia, Bulgaria.

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|October 26, 2024
PubMed

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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major risk for patients with systemic vasculitis. This review covers CAD mechanisms, complications, and management in vasculitis, emphasizing inflammation control and lifestyle changes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Systemic vasculitides involve blood vessel inflammation, increasing cardiovascular risk.
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant complication in patients with systemic vasculitides.
  • Understanding the link between vasculitis and CAD is critical for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiological mechanisms of CAD in systemic vasculitides.
  • To discuss the complications associated with CAD in this patient group.
  • To outline current management strategies for CAD in systemic vasculitis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on pathophysiological mechanisms.
  • Analysis of complications and clinical outcomes.
  • Synthesis of current therapeutic and lifestyle management approaches.

Main Results:

  • Inflammatory processes in vasculitis accelerate atherosclerosis and myocardial ischemia.
  • Management requires balancing anti-inflammatory medications with cardiovascular event risks.
  • Lifestyle modifications are essential components of care.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of CAD in systemic vasculitis necessitates a comprehensive approach.
  • Targeting vascular inflammation is key, alongside careful consideration of treatment side effects.
  • Improved understanding of the vasculitis-CAD relationship enhances patient outcomes.

Keywords:
cardiovascular complicationscoronary artery bypass graftingcoronary artery diseaseimmunosuppressive therapypercutaneous coronary interventionpersonalized medicinesystemic vasculitides

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