Vitiligo is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases: a large-scale, propensity-matched, US-based retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease, characterized by specific destruction of melanocytes. While associations with numerous comorbid conditions, which potentially increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases have been described, data on the risk for cardiovascular disease is inconclusive. To address this relevant knowledge gap, this study aims to identify the risk of cardiovascular disease in vitiligo.

Methods

The US Collaborative Network was accessed using the TriNetX platform, allowing retrospective data retrieval from electronic health records (EHRs) from 57 US based health care organizations (HCOs). Patients with vitiligo and controls were identified by their respective ICD10 codes. Risk of onset of several cardiovascular diseases was determined in patients with

SUBMITTER: Fraczek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11543909 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature