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[Correlation between psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases (author's transl)]
Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
|May 15, 1982
Insights
Psoriasis patients experienced cardiovascular issues, but psoriasis itself may not be the sole cause. Psoriatic arthritis, however, appears to be an exception, increasing cardiovascular risk.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- Cardiovascular complications are a concern in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between psoriasis and cardiovascular complications.
- To identify if psoriasis independently predisposes patients to cardiovascular events.
Summary:
- Out of 137 psoriasis patients, 18 experienced cardiovascular complications including myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, deep vein thrombosis, superficial thrombophlebitis, and sudden death.
- Preliminary findings suggest psoriasis alone does not significantly increase cardiovascular risk.
- Psoriatic arthritis presents an exception, potentially predisposing patients to cardiovascular issues.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for cardiovascular monitoring in psoriasis patients, especially those with psoriatic arthritis.
- Informs clinical practice regarding risk stratification for cardiovascular disease in dermatological patients.
- Contributes to understanding the systemic impact of inflammatory skin conditions.
Abstract:
18 out of 137 psoriasis-patients had cardio-vascular complications (myocardial infarction: 3, angina pectoris: 5, deep vein thrombosis: 3, superficial thrombophlebitis: 6, sudden death: 1). Predisposing factors may be found, however, the preliminary results reveal that psoriasis does not predispose to cardio-vascular complications by itself. An exception is psoriatic arthritis.