Li Y
Bolivarian Rep. of Venezuela
Research Article
Clinical Characteristics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Matched Study
Author(s): Guo Y, Li Y and Jia Y
Guo Y, Li Y and Jia Y
Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
Methods: This study used data from electronic medical records system from Fuwai Hospital. Subjects included SLE patients with CAD and gender-and, age-matched CAD patients without autoimmune connective tissue diseases in a ratio of 1:4. All CAD patients were confirmed by Coronary Angiography (CAG). Data from all subjects was abstracted for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk factors, laboratory test results, echocardiography and CAG.
Results: The proportion of old myocardial infarction (OMI) (p=0.000), myocardial infarction (MI) (p=0.001),
family history of premature CAD (p=0.023), hypercholesterolemia (p=0.005), menopause (p=0.015), renal disease manifestation (p=0.000), and hi.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1052.1000173