CARDIOVASCULAR CHANGES IN PSORIASIS

Corresponding Author:
Dr. Manikoth Payyanadan Binitha,
Haritha, Post Beypore,
Kozhikode-673015, Kerala,
India.
E-mail: mpbinitha@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND

It is now widely accepted that patients with psoriasis have an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular complications.

Aim of this study was to identify the possible increased incidence of cardiovascular risk factors and the prevalence of cardiovascular disorders in individuals with psoriasis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The study was conducted in the first 40 patients who attended the outpatient department between October 2010 and October 2011. The presence of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases was assessed based on the history, examination findings and relevant investigations. The data obtained were compared with that in the normal population using appropriate statistical measures.

RESULTS

More patients in the study group had statistically significant diabetes mellitus (p=0.023) and impaired fasting glucose (p=0.017) when compared to the normal population. The abdominal obesity in males was found to be statistically significant (p=0.0009) when compared to the normal population.

CONCLUSION

Early detection of cardiovascular involvement and appropriate intervention in psoriasis patients is recommended for a favourable outcome.

KEYWORDS

Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Changes.