People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect different organs and be associated with multiple complications - have approximately twice the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as infarctions or strokes, compared to the general population. The increase is related to traditional factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and others specific to the disease, including chron…
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People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect different organs and be associated with multiple complications - have approximately twice the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as infarctions or strokes, compared to the general population. The increase is related to traditional factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and others specific to the disease, including chron…