World Heart Day: This skin-related disease can be the cause of heart disease! Researchers revealed!

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Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise globally, killing approximately 18 million people worldwide every year. Studies and research have been done on many causes of heart-related diseases, but recently a team of researchers has made a new revelation regarding cardiovascular disease.

According to researchers, psoriasis can also be the cause of heart disease. Psoriasis is a skin disease characterized by red, flaky patches on the skin covered with white scales. It is considered a significant health concern due to its potential complications. While most people with psoriasis may only have minor blemishes on their skin, in some cases, it may cause itching, swelling, or even joint problems.

What was revealed by the research?

A team of researchers from Italy and Greece conducted a study on 503 individuals suffering from psoriasis. According to them, individuals with severe psoriasis may be at higher risk of heart disease. These individuals were found to be at higher risk of coronary microvascular dysfunction. Notably, 30% of these patients showed no symptoms.

Researchers found that Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and hypertension may increase the risk of coronary microvascular dysfunction. High PASI scores, longer duration of psoriasis, and presence of high blood pressure were associated with increased risk. An increase of 1 point in PASI and having psoriasis for more than a year could increase the risk of renal microvascular dysfunction by 5.8% and 4.6%, respectively.

Understand Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is an abnormal heart condition. It is a heart disorder that affects the walls of the small coronary arteries, which branch off from the larger coronary arteries. In this condition, plaque does not accumulate in the coronary arteries, but the inner walls of the arteries may narrow, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle tissue.