March 1, 2000Lupus
Detection of coronary artery disease and the role of traditional risk factors in the Hopkins Lupus Cohort
Why the study?
What are the risk factors for developing coronary artery disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus?
Population
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the Hopkins Lupus Cohort
Design
Cohort
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May warrant closer CAD monitoring in SLE incorporating identified risks; leaves open causal confirmation and interventional trials.
Structured PICO
What are the risk factors for developing coronary artery disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus?
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Population
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the Hopkins Lupus Cohort
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Outcome
Clinical evidence of coronary artery disease (angina or myocardial infarction)hard clinical
Traditional cardiovascular risk factors and disease-specific factors like prednisone duration and antiphospholipid antibodies are associated with the development of coronary artery disease in SLE patients.
Cite This Study
Michelle Petri (2000) studied this question.