This review explores advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques and their roles in assessing atherosclerosis in patients with autoimmune rheumatologic diseases.
Patients with autoimmune rheumatologic diseases (ARDs) exhibit an elevated risk for atherosclerosis, not fully accounted for by traditional risk factors alone. This review aims to explore how advanced multimodality cardiovascular imaging techniques can provide critical insights into the shared inflammatory pathways that contribute to endothelial damage and the development of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. By highlighting the diagnostic potential and future applications of these techniques, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview for clinicians and researchers.
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