Severe psoriasis linked to heart attack and stroke risk

A large Swedish study finds that psoriasis severity—measured by standard clinical scales—independently predicts cardiovascular events, even after accounting for other risk factors. The finding could reshape how dermatologists and cardiologists assess patient risk and may justify earlier intervention in patients with extensive skin disease.

Originaltitel: The psoriasis area and severity index is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events: A prospective register study