Publications by authors named "Lamsaka Lyngdoh"
J Assoc Physicians India
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- SLE patients experience higher atherosclerosis risks due to factors like altered endothelial function, immune system dysregulation, and oxidative stress, leading to cardiovascular issues.
- Carotid Artery Ultrasound is recommended to monitor subclinical atherosclerosis in SLE patients and examine its relation to various cardiovascular risk factors.
- A study with 55 SLE patients found that those with nephritis had a longer disease duration and higher blood pressure, but no significant differences in carotid intima-media thickness were observed between nephritis and non-nephritis patients.
