Trends in Acute Coronary Syndromes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Are We Moving in the Right Direction?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is driven by chronic inflammation, traditional risk factors, and SLE-specific immunological processes that likely begin before clinical diagnosis. Multiple study designs, including population-based registries, case-control studies, and systematic reviews and metaanalyses, consistently show a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of CVD in patients with SLE.1-4
Source: The Journal of Rheumatology
Author: Susan Manzi
Institution: Allegheny Health Network
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7128946187
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