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An analysis of the metabolic syndrome phenotype in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Lupus - 1 Dec 2011
Parker B, Ahmad Y, Shelmerdine J, Edlin H, Yates A P, Teh L-S, Bruce I N
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) not fully explained by classic risk factors. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased risk of CHD in the general population and whilst its prevalence is increased in SLE, its phenotypic expression may differ. We studied 200 women with SLE and 100 controls and compared the prevalence of MetS and...
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