Even low doses of steroids increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with inflammatory diseases

BMJ. 2021 Nov 5:375:n2599. doi: 10.1136/bmj.n2599.

Abstract

The studyPujades-Rodríguez M, Morgan AW, Cubbon RM, Wu J. Dose-dependent oral glucocorticoid cardiovascular risks in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: a population-based cohort study. PLoS Med 2020;17:e1003432.To read the full NIHR Alert, go to: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/low-doses-steroids-increase-cardiovascular-risks-in-inflammatory-diseases/.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases*
  • Cohort Studies
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Humans
  • Steroids

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Steroids