Treatment patterns and control of hypertension in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): a cross-sectional study.

Jia Li LiuChristian A PineauLouis-Pierre GrenierEvelyne VinetFares KalacheLuck LukusaSasha Bernatsky

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Caucasians and patients with higher BMI had more uncontrolled HTN. The negative association with renal damage is reassuring, as controlled BP is key for renal protection.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
blood pressure
body mass index
oxidative stress
physical activity
disease activity
combination therapy
replacement therapy
weight loss