Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – American College of Cardiology
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Both traditional and SLE-related risk factors result in elevated ASCVD risk in the setting of SLE. Improved management of ASCVD risk requires more accurate prediction scores to enhance risk stratification. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of death in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). 1 Although overall mortality in SLE has decreased
