Psoriasis Linked to dyslipidemia and ECG Abnormalities, states research
A new study published in the journal of Cureus showed that nearly three out of four psoriasis patients had dyslipidemia, which is most often defined as increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) values.
Psoriasis has a complex pathogenesis that includes an aberrant immune response with high levels of cytokines such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha). These affect systemic metabolic systems, such as lipid metabolism, in addition to making cutaneous lesions worse.
A common side effect is dyslipidemia, which may increase the risk of atherosclerotic disease and is correlated with the severity of psoriasis. Even after controlling for conventional risk variables, cardiovascular morbidity is noticeably greater in psoriasis patients. This highlights the necessity of aggressive cardiovascular assessment for those with psoriasis.
In this situation, electrocardiography (ECG) is a crucial non-invasive technique that can identify early cardiac anomalies that could point to underlying arrhythmias or ischemic heart disease. Examining the incidence and severity of lipid abnormalities and ECG alterations in psoriasis patients at a tertiary care hospital in comparison to controls was the aim of this study.
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