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Article: Increased arterial stiffness in patients with psoriasis is associated with active systemic inflammation

TitleIncreased arterial stiffness in patients with psoriasis is associated with active systemic inflammation
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Issue Date2011
PublisherBlackwell Publishing Ltd. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/BJD
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British Journal Of Dermatology, 2011, v. 164 n. 3, p. 514-520 How to Cite?
AbstractBackground Psoriasis is associated with premature atherosclerosis although the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Objectives We sought to investigate the relationship between disease activity and systemic inflammation in patients with psoriasis, and macrovascular and microvascular function. Methods Fifty-two patients with psoriasis (mean ± SD age 44 ± 8 years; 38 men) were compared with 50 age- and sex-matched controls. Baseline demographics and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level were recorded for each subject. Psoriatic disease activity was assessed using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). Arterial stiffness and endothelial function were assessed using brachial to ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and digital hyperaemic response measured using the peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) index. Results Patients with psoriasis had significantly higher hs-CRP (mean ± SD 5·3 ± 5·1 vs. 1·9 ± 1·6 mg L -1, P < 0·01) and baPWV (mean ± SD 14·5 ± 2·5 vs. 13·2 ± 1·6 m s -1, P < 0·01) but not PAT index (mean ± SD 2·06 ± 0·59 vs. 2·10 ± 0·44, P = 0·70) than controls. There was significant correlation of hs-CRP with baPWV (r = 0·51, P < 0·01) and with PASI (r = 0·48, P < 0·01). Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that baPWV is independently correlated with age, fasting glucose and hs-CRP (P < 0·05), but does not predict PAT index. Each mg L -1 increase in hs-CRP accounted for an increase in baPWV of +0·12 m s -1 (95% confidence interval 0·01-0·22, P = 0·03). Conclusions Young patients with psoriasis have increased arterial stiffness but not microvascular dysfunction compared with healthy controls. More importantly, hs-CRP positively correlated with, and independently predicted, arterial stiffness. This suggests that systemic inflammation in patients with psoriasis is associated with premature atherosclerosis. © 2011 The Authors. BJD © 2011 British Association of Dermatologists.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/134159
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2023 Impact Factor: 11.0
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 2.759
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University of Hong Kong200907176060
Sun Chieh Yeh Heart Foundation
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This study was supported by the CRCG Small Project Funding of University of Hong Kong (Project No. 200907176060) and Sun Chieh Yeh Heart Foundation.

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dc.contributor.authorYiu, KHen_HK
dc.contributor.authorYeung, CKen_HK
dc.contributor.authorChan, HTen_HK
dc.contributor.authorWong, RMYen_HK
dc.contributor.authorTam, Sen_HK
dc.contributor.authorLam, KFen_HK
dc.contributor.authorYan, GHen_HK
dc.contributor.authorYue, WSen_HK
dc.contributor.authorChan, HHen_HK
dc.contributor.authorTse, HFen_HK
dc.date.accessioned2011-06-13T07:20:23Z-
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dc.identifier.citationBritish Journal Of Dermatology, 2011, v. 164 n. 3, p. 514-520en_HK
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dc.description.abstractBackground Psoriasis is associated with premature atherosclerosis although the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Objectives We sought to investigate the relationship between disease activity and systemic inflammation in patients with psoriasis, and macrovascular and microvascular function. Methods Fifty-two patients with psoriasis (mean ± SD age 44 ± 8 years; 38 men) were compared with 50 age- and sex-matched controls. Baseline demographics and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level were recorded for each subject. Psoriatic disease activity was assessed using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). Arterial stiffness and endothelial function were assessed using brachial to ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and digital hyperaemic response measured using the peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) index. Results Patients with psoriasis had significantly higher hs-CRP (mean ± SD 5·3 ± 5·1 vs. 1·9 ± 1·6 mg L -1, P < 0·01) and baPWV (mean ± SD 14·5 ± 2·5 vs. 13·2 ± 1·6 m s -1, P < 0·01) but not PAT index (mean ± SD 2·06 ± 0·59 vs. 2·10 ± 0·44, P = 0·70) than controls. There was significant correlation of hs-CRP with baPWV (r = 0·51, P < 0·01) and with PASI (r = 0·48, P < 0·01). Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that baPWV is independently correlated with age, fasting glucose and hs-CRP (P < 0·05), but does not predict PAT index. Each mg L -1 increase in hs-CRP accounted for an increase in baPWV of +0·12 m s -1 (95% confidence interval 0·01-0·22, P = 0·03). Conclusions Young patients with psoriasis have increased arterial stiffness but not microvascular dysfunction compared with healthy controls. More importantly, hs-CRP positively correlated with, and independently predicted, arterial stiffness. This suggests that systemic inflammation in patients with psoriasis is associated with premature atherosclerosis. © 2011 The Authors. BJD © 2011 British Association of Dermatologists.en_HK
dc.languageengen_US
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dc.subject.meshArteries - physiopathology-
dc.subject.meshAtherosclerosis - etiology - physiopathology-
dc.subject.meshBiological Markers - blood-
dc.subject.meshPsoriasis - complications - physiopathology-
dc.subject.meshVascular Resistance-
dc.titleIncreased arterial stiffness in patients with psoriasis is associated with active systemic inflammationen_HK
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