P159 Similar progression of carotid intima-media thickness in 7-year surveillance of patients with mild SLE and controls, but this progression in patients is still promoted by dyslipidemia, hypertension, history of lupus nephritis and a higher prednisone usage

Abstract

BackgroundEffect of classical risk factors on progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with SLE in comparison with population controls is not clear. We aimed to compare progression of carotid intima-media...