Long-term prognostic value of coronary flow reserve in psoriasis patients

Psoriasis affects more than 3% of the general population and is associated with an increased risk of premature cardiovascular events and death. We assessed the prognostic role of coronary flow reserve (CFR) as a marker of coronary microvascular function in psoriasis patients asymptomatic for cardiovascular disease.

Source: Atherosclerosis - August 22, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stefano Piaserico, Elena Osto, Giulia Famoso, Roberta Montisci, Laura De Michieli, Irene Zanetti, Sabino Iliceto, Francesco Tona Source Type: research