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Body mass index and glucocorticoid dose contribute to subclinical atherosclerosis in Korean patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A prospective 4 year follow-up study.

Ju Yang JungWook-Young BaekHyun-Young LeeChang-Hee Suh
Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2019)
This prospective follow-up study on cIMT and plaque in patients with SLE showed that low BMI and 4 year cumulative glucocorticoid dose were associated with the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular disease
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • body mass index
  • type diabetes