Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus: The Beer Sheva experience

Mahmoud Abu-Shakra, Shlomi Codish, Lior Zeler, Talya Wolak, Shaul Sukenik

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Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease is common in systemic lupus erythematosus and is the result of multiple pathogenic mechanisms that include traditional risk factors as well as SLE-related factors. Endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness contribute significantly to the atherogenic process. Dobutamine stress echocardiogram has not been shown to detect subclinical coronary artery disease; however, the high percentage of left ventricular outflow gradient requires further evaluation and follows-up studies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-44
Number of pages2
JournalIsrael Medical Association Journal
Volume10
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2008

Keywords

  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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