Endothelial dysfunction in early systemic lupus erythematosus patients and controls without previous cardiovascular events

ConclusionA high rate of endothelial dysfunction and vascular stiffness occurs in early lupus patients without cardiovascular risk factors and disease. Larger studies are needed to confirm our results and to look for patients’ characteristics possibly associated to these abnormalities.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - December 15, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mara Taraborelli, Edoardo Sciatti, Ivano Bonadei, Vincenzo Terlizzi, Micaela Fredi, Roberta Zani, Giovanni Cancarini, Angela Tincani, Franco Franceschini, Enrico Vizzardi, Ilaria Cavazzana Tags: Original Article Source Type: research