Assessment of Arterial Stiffness in Korean Patients With Psoriasis by Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index

Many recent studies have suggested that psoriasis, a chronic, inflammatory, immune-mediated skin disease, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aimed to compare arterial stiffness in psoriasis and control patient groups using the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and...

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Published in:Angiology 2017-08, Vol.68 (7), p.608-613
Main Authors: Choi, Byung Gon, Kim, Min Jung, Yang, Hyun Suk, Lee, Yang Won, Choe, Yong Beom, Ahn, Kyu Joong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aged
Ankle - blood supply
Ankle Brachial Index - methods
Blood Pressure - physiology
Female
Humans
Hypertension - diagnosis
Hypertension - physiopathology
Male
Middle Aged
Psoriasis - diagnosis
Psoriasis - therapy
Pulse Wave Analysis - methods
Risk Factors
Vascular Stiffness - physiology
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Summary:Many recent studies have suggested that psoriasis, a chronic, inflammatory, immune-mediated skin disease, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aimed to compare arterial stiffness in psoriasis and control patient groups using the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and to determine whether psoriasis is an independent risk factor for CVD. A total 103 patients with psoriasis and 103 age- and sex-matched controls were enrolled. Compared with controls, the patients showed a higher CAVI (P = .03), particularly patients older than 40 years. The duration of psoriasis exhibited a positive correlative tendency with CAVI (P = .066). Moreover, psoriasis is an independent predictor of arterial stiffness after adjusting for other factors (P = .011). We suggest that psoriasis can be a risk factor for CVD, and older patients with psoriasis of longer disease duration should be monitored carefully for cardiovascular risk.
ISSN:0003-3197
1940-1574
DOI:10.1177/0003319716652284