Impaired heart rate recovery indices in psoriasis patients

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Pancar Yüksel E., Yüksel S., Yenercag M., Soylu K., Aydın F., Şentürk N., ...More

MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR, vol.20, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.12659/msm.890249
  • Journal Name: MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Cardiovascular Risk, Psoriasis, Heart Rate, EXERCISE, RISK, ASSOCIATION, DISEASE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The heart rate recovery index (HRRI) is an indicator of autonomic nervous system function and is an independent prognostic risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the heart rate recovery indices in patients with psoriasis.