Table 2.

Summary of evidence suggesting or opposing psoriasis as an independent cardiovascular risk factor.

Psoriasis IS an independent cardiovascular risk factorPsoriasis is NOT an independent cardiovascular risk factor
Dose effect3,9
More coronary artery calcification10
Odds ratio for CVD 1.6–1.811, 12Normal cardiovascular risk43
Insulin resistance14,21,22
Endothelial dysfunction28–31Normal endothelial function44

  • CVD: cardiovascular disease.