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Lupus Patients Face Doubled Heart Disease Risk, Study Reveals

1/15/2025

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Dermatology uncovers alarming statistics: those with cutaneous lupus are 72% more likely to develop heart disease, while systemic lupus more than doubles that risk. Researchers urge the lupus community to prioritize heart health, advocating for vigilant monitoring and tailored treatment to safeguard their well-being.

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Dermatology uncovers alarming statistics: those with cutaneous lupus are 72% more likely to develop heart disease, while systemic lupus more than doubles that risk. Researchers urge the lupus community to prioritize heart health, advocating for vigilant monitoring and tailored treatment to safeguard their well-being.