EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISORDERS AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

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Sadia Anwar
faryl afridi
Farrakh Ghayas
Maria Saleem

Keywords

Inflammatory skin disorders, Psoriasis, cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis,, coronary artery disease, systemic anti-inflammatory therapies, integrated management

Abstract

Background: the therapeutic use of anti-inflammatory drugs on the body for the treatment of cardiovascular and cutaneous ailments. Thorough patient evaluations and data analysis yielded important insights that shed light on potential choices for integrated management approaches.
 
Objectives: This research aimed to evaluate the complex relationship between inflammatory skin illnesses, notably psoriasis, and cardiovascular comorbidities, with an emphasis on atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD).
 
Study design: A retrospective study.
 
Duration and place of study: inflammatory skin disorders, primarily psoriasis, the study was conducted at PIMS Hospital Islamabad from 05-January 2022-05-January 2023.
 
Methods: a retrospective investigation on 100 patients suffering from inflammatory skin illnesses, mostly psoriasis. Patient information, including as demographics, the extent of skin disease, cardiovascular risk factors, imaging findings, and specifics of the course of therapy, were carefully recorded and examined. The purpose of the research was to determine how common cardiovascular comorbidities were in these individuals and how well systemic anti-inflammatory medications worked to treat both skin and cardiovascular symptoms. Statistical techniques were used in the data analysis to assess relationships between treatment results, cardiovascular risk factors, and the severity of skin diseases.
 
Results: The correlation that has been noted between cardiovascular illnesses and inflammatory skin conditions emphasizes the need of a multidisciplinary approach to patient therapy. Therapy that targets common inflammatory pathways may be able to reduce cardiovascular risks in addition to treating the cutaneous symptoms. Working together, cardiologists, rheumatologists, and dermatologists can optimise treatment plans and enhance overall patient results.
 

Conclusion: The study emphasises how closely inflammatory skin conditions, especially psoriasis, are related to cardiovascular risk. Promising in the management of both cutaneous and cardiovascular symptoms, systemic anti-inflammatory treatments underscore the need of integrated care methods. To clarify underlying processes and confirm best practices in therapy, further study is necessary.
 
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