Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cerebrovascular Accident in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with several cardiovascular risk mediators, information on the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in this population is sparse.

Objective

To compare risk of MI, CVA, and composite disease (MI or CVA) in patients with HS, stratified by use of biologic agents, with controls without HS.

Design, setting, and participants

A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted between January 1, 1999, and April 1, 2019, using a demographically heterogeneous population-based sample of over 56 million unique patients. Individuals with HS (n = 49 862) and without HS (n = 1 421 223) were identified using electronic health records data.

Main outcomes and measures

The primary outcome

SUBMITTER: Reddy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6865223 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature