25 However, carotid plaque’s association with psoriasis was not significantly significant (OR 1.12; 95% CI: 0.85–1.47). 25 Three other case-control studies detected a similar increase in IMT and no significant atherosclerotic plaque difference when psoriasis patients were compared to controls. 26 – 28 Increased arterial stiffness is also associated with psoriasis.
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