Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8736575 Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology 2017 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
The standard CVD risk calculation algorithms based on traditional risk factors underestimate the risk of developing CVD in patients with SLE. Thus, novel algorithms incorporating new biomarkers such as pro-inflammatory high-density lipoprotein and use of imaging techniques such as carotid ultrasound scanning may become increasingly valuable.
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