Systemic lupus erythematosus and accelerated atherosclerosis

N Engl J Med. 2003 Dec 18;349(25):2379-80. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp038168.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Arteriosclerosis / etiology*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / etiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Cyclophosphamide