Dysfunctional proinflammatory high‐density lipoproteins confer increased risk of atherosclerosis in women with systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Dysfunctional piHDL greatly increases the risk of developing subclinical atherosclerosis in SLE. The presence of piHDL was associated with an increased prevalence of carotid plaque and with a higher IMT. Therefore, determination of piHDL may help identify patients at risk for atherosclerosis.