European Heart SCORE may underestimates cardiovascular risk after assessing cardiovascular disease with carotid ultrasound in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is chronic recurrent inflammatory disease affecting intertriginous areas, especially the axilla and the groin¹. It is characterized by painful, deep-seated, inflamed lesions, including nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts². A recent meta-analysis found an association between HS and traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and metabolic syndrome³.

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