Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by endothelial dysfunction, arterial stiffness, and myocardial impairment. We aimed at analyzing the ratio between carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) as a new index to approximate ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC) in women with SLE and without cardiovascular risk factors. Half cases had impaired GLS and consequently a hampered ratio. We thus suggest referring SLE patients early to a CV prevention program.
Ventricular-arterial coupling in systemic lupus erythematosus women without cardiovascular risk factors
Edoardo Sciatti;Ilaria Cavazzana;Franco Franceschini;Enrico Vizzardi
2022-01-01
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by endothelial dysfunction, arterial stiffness, and myocardial impairment. We aimed at analyzing the ratio between carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) as a new index to approximate ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC) in women with SLE and without cardiovascular risk factors. Half cases had impaired GLS and consequently a hampered ratio. We thus suggest referring SLE patients early to a CV prevention program.File in questo prodotto:
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