An analysis of the metabolic syndrome phenotype in systemic lupus erythematosus

B. Parker, Y. Ahmad, J. Shelmerdine, H. Edlin, A. P. Yates, L. S. Teh, I. N. Bruce

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    Abstract

    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 its individual components. We examined whether any SLE features were associated with MetS and whether MetS in SLE patients was associated with carotid plaque. Patients with SLE were more likely to meet the MetS criteria (age-adjusted OR 2.1 (1.1-3.8)). However, this was not due to increased central obesity (median waist circumference 84 cm vs. 82 cm, p = 0.65) but rather increased prevalence of hypertension (p
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1459-1465
    Number of pages6
    JournalLupus
    Volume20
    Issue number14
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2011

    Keywords

    • atherosclerosis
    • metabolic syndrome
    • systemic lupus erythematosus

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