Psoriasis Increases Risk of Heart Diseaae

According to a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, individuals with psoriasis may face a higher risk of coronary artery disease. Investigators looked at data on approximately 9,500 patients who had undergone coronary angiography. The researchers found that 84% of those with psoriasis had CAD, compared to about three-fourths of those who did not have psoriasis. The investigators reported that, among psoriasis patients, the risk was higher for those who had had the skin condition for the longest amount of time.