Comparing coronary artery calcium scores in patients with psoriasis, diabetes
Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 05:01
in Health & Medicine
Assessing coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of the severity of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) and a cornerstone for screening for risk of future cardiac events. The inflammatory skin condition psoriasis has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Type 2 diabetes is a high-risk disease associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
