Disease activity index is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus

Disease activity index is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. The present study determined the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in childhood-onset SLE using the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement and investigated associations...

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Main Authors: Priscila B. S. Medeiros, Roberta G. Salomão, Sara R. Teixeira, Diane M. Rassi, Luciana Rodrigues, Davi C. Aragon, Priscila G. Fassini, Fábio V. Ued, Rita C. Tostes, Jacqueline P. Monteiro, Virgínia P. L. Ferriani, Luciana M. de Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
Lupus Erythematosus, systemic, childhood
Carotid intima-media thickness
Nutritional assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00513-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00513-5

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