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Higher cardiovascular risk in patients with autoimmune diseases

Heather Mason   |   Medical News   |   09 September 2022
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People with autoimmune disorders have approximately 1.4 to 3.6 times higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those without, according to an article published in The Lancet ,  The results of this population-based study highlight the importance of cardiovascular prevention measures in this population.

The study used data from...

          

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