Subclinical atherosclerosis in systemic sclerosis: Different risk profiles among patients according to clinical manifestations

ConclusionsThis study confirms the involvement of macrocirculation in SSc patients, detecting the presence of subclinical ATS markers more frequently in patients compared to healthy controls. Framingham score, diastolic dysfunction of left ventricle and limited cutaneous form of the disease appeared to be associated with a higher risk of developing ATS.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - October 19, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Iliana Sciarra, Massimiliano Vasile, Alessia Carboni, Katia Stefanantoni, Nicoletta Iannace, Carlotta Angelelli, Antongiulio G. Scarno, Guido Valesini, Valeria Riccieri Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research