Overestimation of subclinical atherosclerosis in psoriasis

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Sep;47(9):1722-1724. doi: 10.1111/ced.15247. Epub 2022 Jun 23.

Abstract

This study is one of a few that have been conducted to evaluate subclinical atherosclerosis in Iranian patients with psoriasis. Based on our findings, routine ultrasonography evaluation of all of patients with psoriasis does not seem to be reasonable or cost-effective.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Atherosclerosis* / complications
  • Atherosclerosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Humans
  • Iran
  • Psoriasis* / complications
  • Ultrasonography