Premature Vascular Disease in Autoimmunity

Patients with systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have a striking increase in risk to develop vascular complications such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Immune dysregulation characteristic of these diseases appears to play a prominent role in this enhanced risk. In this presentation, Dr. Mariana Kaplan highlights the role of the immune system in the development of vasculopathy and premature atherosclerosis in systemic autoimmunity and discuss potential strategies to prevent these devastating complications. Key learning objectives: To review the epidemiology of premature vascular disease in systemic autoimmunity To review the pathogenic mechanisms that lead to vascular damage in patients with autoimmunity To discuss potential therapeutic strategies to prevent /treat vascular damage in patients with autoimmune diseases To learn more and access all associated resources, go to: https://insidescientific.com/webinar/...