Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the correlation of coronary artery disease and psoriasis. Materials & methods: A total of 30 psoriasis patients were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients was obtained. Along with them, a total of 30 age and gender matched healthy controls were also taken. Brief medical history of all the patients was obtained. ECHO and ECG findings were recorded. Correlation of psoriasis and coronary artery disease was evaluated. All the results were recorded and analyzed using SPSS software. Chi-square test was used for evaluation of results. Results: Among the patients of the psoriasis group and control group, coronary artery disease was seen in 64 percent and 16 percent of the patients respectively. Significantly higher incidence of coronary artery disease was seen among psoriasis patients. Conclusion: Psoriasis patients appear to be at higher risk for development of coronary artery disease.