From the November 2017 issue of UCLA Health's Healthy Years (HY)
Psoriasis May Put You at Greater Risk for Heart Disease
Study sheds light on risk factors for symptomless coronary artery disease and screenings that help physicians see problems early.
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized in most patients by red, raised patches of skin, or plaques, covered with silvery-white scales. According to recent studies, the inflammatory effects of this skin disease can impact the entire body, which may lead to cardiovascular issues, including coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is the leading cause of […]