Serum ferritin, transferrin and metabolic syndrome are risk factors for subclinical atherosclerosis in Egyptian women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

ConclusionMetS in SLE is a associated with accelerated atherosclerosis while serum ferritin and transferrin are strong indicators of SLE activity and damage. Considering the association with MetS and measuring the cIMT in SLE patients is recommended and provides a useful marker for detecting subclinical cases and predicting future cardiovascular events.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research