A gender gap in primary and secondary heart dysfunctions in systemic sclerosis: a EUSTAR prospective study

Conclusions
Although more common in women, SSc appears as strikingly more severe in men. Our results obtained through the largest worldwide database demonstrate a higher risk of severe cardiovascular involvement in men. These results raise the point of including sex in the management and the decision-making process.

Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - December 11, 2015 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Elhai, M., Avouac, J., Walker, U. A., Matucci-Cerinic, M., Riemekasten, G., Airo, P., Hachulla, E., Valentini, G., Carreira, P. E., Cozzi, F., Balbir Gurman, A., Braun-Moscovici, Y., Damjanov, N., Ananieva, L. P., Scorza, R., Jimenez, S., Busquets, J., Li Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Pulmonary hypertension, Connective tissue disease Clinical and epidemiological research Source Type: research