Disease activity index is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus

• Main Authors: Priscila B. S. Medeiros (Author), Roberta G. Salomão (Author), Sara R. Teixeira (Author), Diane M. Rassi (Author), Luciana Rodrigues (Author), Davi C. Aragon (Author), Priscila G. Fassini (Author), Fábio V. Ued (Author), Rita C. Tostes (Author), Jacqueline P. Monteiro (Author), Virgínia P. L. Ferriani (Author), Luciana M. de Carvalho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. The present study determined the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in childhood-onset SLE using the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement and investigated associations...