Frequency of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients of Psoriasis

Sobia Awan; Asma Kiyani; Pooner Fiaz Aman; Syeda Midhat Fatima; Abdul Hameed Siddiqui; Farid-Ur- Rehman

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v72iSUPPL-3.9607

Authors

Sobia Awan Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir Pakistan
Asma Kiyani Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Pooner Fiaz Aman Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Syeda Midhat Fatima Shifa International Hospital Islamabad Pakistan
Abdul Hameed Siddiqui Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National Institute of Heart Diseases (AFIC/NIHD)/National University of Medical Science (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Farid-Ur- Rehman Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v72iSUPPL-3.9607

Keywords:

Atherosclerosis, Intima, Psoriasis

Abstract

Objective: To find out how common subclinical atherosclerosis is in psoriasis patients.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: Dermatology unit of Fauji Foundation, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Jan 2020 to Jun 2020.

Methodology: After receiving informed consent, 314 cases that met the selection criteria were enrolled. Psoriasis was diagnosed depending on physical examination the family history of patients. Ultrasonography high-resolution B mode was opted to assess carotid atherosclerosis (Xario color Doppler probe frequency 5 to 7mHZ.). If the (IMT) was less than 0.9mm, it was regarded normal; values greater than 0.9mm were termed thickened intima, while digits greater than 1.5mm were considered atherosclerotic plaque. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis.

Results: Age of patients was from 18 to 70 years old, with a Mean±SD (44.00 ±12.12) years. Males made up 47(15%) of the population, while females made up 267(85%). There were 33(10.5%) smokers and 281(89.5%) non-smokers. The mean IMT was 0.84±0.61, with 0.1mm and 2.05mm as the minimum and maximum, respectively. Subclinical atherosclerosis was found in 96 patients (30.6%) (p<0.05). SPSS 21 was used to enter and evaluate the data. Age, BMI, IMT, and disease duration were all expressed as a Mean±SD. Other parameters like gender, smoking, subclinical atherosclerosis be measured by frequency and
percentage.

Conclusion: Subclinical atherosclerosis is significantly higher in patients of psoriasis. Early detection and management can help to reduce risks of cardiovascular complications.