RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cardiovascular and metabolic risks in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: pragmatic clinical management based on available evidence
JF Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
JO Ann Rheum Dis
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and European League Against Rheumatism
SP 480
OP 483
DO 10.1136/annrheumdis-2011-200567
VO 71
IS 4
A1 Johnsson, Hanna
A1 McInnes, Iain B
A1 Sattar, Naveed
YR 2012
UL http://ard.bmj.com/content/71/4/480.abstract
AB Several studies suggest that patients with psoriasis and, in particular, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. These patients are also more likely to be obese and to have diabetes and fatty liver disease. This article discusses the association between psoriasis and PsA and cardiometabolic disorders, emphasising the need for better consideration of simple lifestyle interventions. It also highlights areas for future research and proposes a simple and pragmatic test portfolio to screen for cardiovascular risk and metabolic disorders in patients at higher risk.