Inflammatory, Serological and Vascular Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients

Inflammatory, Serological and Vascular Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients

Background and aim: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Among many mechanisms, accelerated atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction, and hypercoagulability play a main role. Here, we investigate whether inflammatory, serological and c...

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Main Authors: Valentina Mercurio, Antonio Lobasso, Letizia Barbieri, Paolo Parrella, Deasy Ciervo, Bianca Liccardo, Domenico Bonaduce, Carlo G. Tocchetti, Amato De Paulis, Francesca W. Rossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
cardiovascular disease
systemic lupus erythematosus
inflammation
arterial stiffness
augmentation index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/9/2154

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