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ArticleDermatology and therapy2024

Impact of Biologic Therapy on Key Cardiovascular Risk Parameters in a Psoriatic Cohort-a Retrospective Review.

Joseph Joseph, Kelvin Truong, Serigne N Lo, Fiona Foo, Sarah Zaman, Clara K Chow, Annika Smith

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Joseph JosephFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Kelvin TruongFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Serigne N LoFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Fiona FooDepartment of Cardiology, Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Sarah ZamanWestmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Clara K ChowWestmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Annika SmithFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. asmi3525@uni.sydney.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9520-920X

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backgroundPsoriasis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Biologic agents have revolutionised psoriatic skin control. This study aims to assess the change in cardiovascular risk factors in a cohort of patients treated with 1 year of continuous biologic treatment.

methodsA retrospective medical record review was conducted of consecutive patients receiving biologic therapy for chronic plaque psoriasis in a single dermatology centre at a major tertiary hospital in Australia. The effect of biologic therapy on psoriasis was assessed using a psoriasis area severity index (PASI). Cardiovascular risk factors included systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), heart rate (HR) and body mass index (BMI). Measurements at baseline and 1-year follow-up were compared using paired t-tests.

resultsA total of 106 patients were reviewed with a median age of 44 years, and 63% of the patients were male. At baseline, mean BMI was 30 (SD 7), mean SBP was 129 (SD 17), mean DBP was 81 (SD 9) and mean HR was 82 (SD 14). Over 12 months, the PASI was reduced from 17.4 (SD 8.5) to 1.4 (SD 1.7, p < 0.001) indicating skin improvement. There was no significant difference from baseline in SBP (difference 2.3 mmHg, 95% CI - 1.4-5.9), DBP (0.6 mmHg, 95% CI - 1.2-2.5), BMI (difference - 0.1 kg/m

conclusionIn patients with psoriasis, markers of cardiovascular disease risk did not improve after 1 year of biologic therapy despite significant improvements in psoriasis skin severity.

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Biologic therapyCardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular risk factorsPsoriasisRetrospective review

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PMID38664362
PMCPMC11116297

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