Impaired Microcirculation and Vascular Hemodynamics in Relation to Macrocirculation in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Impaired Microcirculation and Vascular Hemodynamics in Relation to Macrocirculation in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, unexplained by traditional risk factors. Impairment of microcirculation and vascular hemodynamics may represent early signs of vascular affection. We hypothesized that studies of...

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Main Authors: Christina Svensson, Per Eriksson, Niclas Bjarnegård, Hanna Jonasson, Tomas Strömberg, Christopher Sjöwall, Helene Zachrisson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
SLE
microcirculation
augmentation index (AIx)
ultrasound
intimal medial thickness (IMT)
microvascular dysfunction
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.722758/full

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