Comparison of clinical presentation and incidence of cardiopulmonary complications between male and female Thai patients with early systemic sclerosis: inception cohort study

ConclusionsIn this study cohort, it was found that men with SSc had more severe clinical manifestations and higher incidence rate of RVD and ILD compared to women. Increased awareness of cardiopulmonary complications in men even in early phase of SSc is crucial.Key Points•Male patients with SSc have more severe disease manifestations compared to women.•Even in the early phase of the disease, men were found to have higher incidence rates of right ventricular dysfunction and interstitial lung disease than women.•Increased awareness regarding cardiopulmonary complications in men with early SSc is crucial for effective management of these complications.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research