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Document Details : Title: Psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases Author(s): E. Vizzardi , R. Raddino , M. Teli , E. Gorga , G. Brambilla , L. Dei Cas Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 65 Issue: 3 Date: 2010 Pages: 337-340 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. |
