Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A General Population ‐Based Study

Conclusion: Patients with SLE have an increased risk of cardiovascular events, particularly during the first year after diagnosis. Increased vigilance in monitoring for these potentially fatal outcomes and their modifiable risk factors is recommended in this patient population. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: J. Antonio Avi ña‐Zubieta, Fergus To, Kateryna Vostretsova, Mary De Vera, Eric C. Sayre, John M. Esdaile Tags: Original Article Source Type: research