Cardiovascular risk factors in PsA
| Cardiovascular risk factor | No of studies | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| Dyslipidaemia* | 6 | Dyslipidaemia was more prevalent in PsA patients than in controls18 24 26 28–30 |
| • Reduced total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol levels26 28 30 | ||
| • Reduced LDL-cholesterol levels28 30 | ||
| • Increased LDL and triglycerides levels26 | ||
| Hypertension | 6 | Hypertension was more prevalent in PsA patients than in controls17 18 24 26 28 29 |
| Obesity or BMI | 3 | Patients with PsA had higher BMI than controls24 26 28 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 4 | Diabetes mellitus was more prevalent in PsA patients than in controls18 24 28 29 |
| Smoking | 3 | There was no statistical differences between patients and controls.24 28 29 |
↵* Dyslipidaemia is defined as abnormalities in lipid profile predisposing to cardiovascular diseases.
BMI, body mass index; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; PsA, psoriatic arthritis.