Ultrasonography involvement of carotid, upper and lower limb arteries in a large cohort of systemic sclerosis patients

ConclusionsThis study shows that macrovascular involvement is quite common in SSc and that some disease characteristics linked to microvascular involvement are associated with atherosclerotic plaques, which can be present even in early disease. Our study suggests that a complete evaluation of macrocirculation is mandatory for rheumatologists treating SSc patients.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - April 19, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Cristian Caimmi, Sergio De Marchi, Silvia Laura Bosello, Dilia Giuggioli, Paola Caramaschi, Angela Di Giorgio, Amelia Spinella, Giulia Astorino, Giovanni Canestrari, Emanuele Cocchiara, Elisa Gremese, Ombretta Viapiana, Maurizio Rossini Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research