Publications by authors named "Kathryn K Garner"
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- Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin and systemic disorder that affects about 3.2% of the U.S. population and is influenced by genetic, environmental, and infectious factors.
- It comes in various forms, with plaque psoriasis being the most prevalent, and can be associated with other health issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
- Treatment varies based on severity, using topical remedies for mild cases and systemic or phototherapy for moderate to severe cases, alongside lifestyle changes to improve management.
Exercise stress testing is a validated diagnostic test for coronary artery disease in symptomatic patients, and is used in the evaluation of patients with known cardiac disease. Testing of asymptomatic patients is generally not indicated. It may be performed in select deconditioned adults before starting a vigorous exercise program, but no studies have compared outcomes from preexercise testing vs.
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