Arrhytmia in Psoriasis
Conditions
Brief summary
Background: Several reports have demonstrated an association between psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases. P wave dispersion (PWD) is the most important electrocardiographic (ECG) markers used to evaluate the risk of atrial arrhythmias. QT dispersion (QTD) can be used to assess homogeneity of cardiac repolarization and may be a risk for ventricular arrhythmias. Aim: To search PWD and QTD in patients with psoriasis. Methods: Ninety-four outpatient psoriasis patients and 51 healthy people were evaluated by physical examination, 12-lead ECG and transthoracic echocardiography. Severity of the psoriasis was evaluated by psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI).
Detailed description
Ninety-four outpatient psoriasis patients and 51 healthy people were included in the study. Patients having systemic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, history of ischemic heart disease, significant valvular heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypo or hyper-thyroidism, renal failure or any associated systemic disease were excluded. Diagnosis of psoriasis was confirmed by dermatological examination and/or punch biopsy. Severity of the psoriasis was evaluated by psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). Patients were evaluated by physical examination, 12-lead electrocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Yuzuncu Yil University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 72 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Patients having systemic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, history of ischemic heart disease, significant valvular heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypo or hyper-thyroidism, renal failure or any associated systemic disease were excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| duration of p wave and QT interval | 3 -360 months |
Outcome results
None listed