Psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases

Acta Cardiol. 2010 Jun;65(3):337-40. doi: 10.2143/AC.65.3.2050351.

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disorder that affects about 2% to 3% of the adult population. Several reports have demonstrated an association between psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, hypertension, valvular disease and arrhythmia. In this review we analysed the link between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease and the possible physiopathologic mechanism of this correlation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / physiopathology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Psoriasis / physiopathology
  • Psoriasis / therapy
  • Risk Factors