Lupus-Related Cardiovascular Disease Research
People with lupus are at higher risk for developing heart disease than the general population. Several studies have shown that women with lupus have a 5-to-10-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as compared to women who don't have lupus. In addition, African American women are three times more likely to develop lupus than Caucasian women which increases their risk of developing lupus-related CVD. Learn more about how lupus affects the heart.
In this first video, Dr. Naveed Sattar of the University of Glasgow provides some insight as to why people with lupus are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Sattar moderated a session at the 2009 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting on this topic. The LFA also has posted six videos highlighting some of the other important lupus studies presented at the ACR meeting.
Naveed Saatar, MD
Professor in Metabolic Medicine
University of Glasgow
Honorary Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
United Kingdom
Rheumatic Disease as a Novel Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
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People with lupus are at increased risk for developing atherosclerosis. In this video, two lupus investigators discuss recent research findings that provide some insight into managing and treating this complication of lupus.
Michelle Petri, MD, MPH
Co-Director Johns Hopkins Lupus Pregnancy Center
Rachel Davies, MD
Consulting Rheumatologist, St. Thomas' Hosptial, London
Atherosclerosis and Lupus
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The LFA has committed significant funds to a vital and innovative research program addressing this often serious and potentially fatal consequence of lupus. Below, two LFA-supported investigators provide a brief overview of their studies.
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