Publications by authors named "Kaushik Kondubhatla"
Article Synopsis
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, causes widespread gastrointestinal inflammation that may increase the risk of heart issues like myocardial infarction (MI), particularly in young women.
- Elevated levels of inflammatory markers, like C-reactive protein, are present in both IBD and atherosclerosis, suggesting a link between chronic inflammation and heart disease.
- To address this risk, IBD patients should undergo screenings for atherosclerosis and receive lifestyle counseling, while future research should focus on anti-inflammatory treatments and gut microbiota interventions to mitigate these cardiovascular risks.
