Key result
Psoriasis is linked to more frequent LVH, diastolic dysfunction, wall motion abnormalities, and valvular pathologies.
Why the study?
The incidence and severity of echocardiographic and clinical cardiovascular abnormalities in patients with psoriasis and their relationship to disease characteristics were investigated.
Are echocardiographic and clinical cardiovascular abnormalities more frequent in patients with psoriasis compared to controls?
Population
216 psoriasis patients and 216 control subjects
Comparison
Psoriasis patients vs control subjects
Design
Case-control study
Authors
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Psoriasis-associated echocardiographic changes support targeted evaluation; leaves open whether routine screening improves outcomes.
Case-Control (n=432)
Are echocardiographic and clinical cardiovascular abnormalities more frequent in patients with psoriasis compared to controls?
Patients with psoriasis have a significantly higher incidence of echocardiographic abnormalities and higher blood pressure, suggesting a need for cardiovascular screening in this population.
Bıyık et al. (2006) conducted a case-control in Psoriasis (n=432). Psoriasis vs. Control subjects was evaluated on Echocardiographic and clinical abnormalities including left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, wall motion abnormalities, and valvular pathologies. Psoriasis was associated with significantly more frequent left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, wall motion abnormalities, and valvular pathologies compared to controls.
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