Mortality in systemic sclerosis: lessons learned from population-based and observational cohort studies
M Nikpour, M Baron - Current opinion in rheumatology, 2014 - journals.lww.com
M Nikpour, M Baron
Current opinion in rheumatology, 2014•journals.lww.comStudies have consistently shown a substantially increased mortality in SSc, predominantly
due to cardio-pulmonary complications. A better understanding of risk factors for mortality
holds the promise of improving outcomes in this devastating multiorgan autoimmune
disease.
due to cardio-pulmonary complications. A better understanding of risk factors for mortality
holds the promise of improving outcomes in this devastating multiorgan autoimmune
disease.
Summary
Studies have consistently shown a substantially increased mortality in SSc, predominantly due to cardio-pulmonary complications. A better understanding of risk factors for mortality holds the promise of improving outcomes in this devastating multiorgan autoimmune disease.
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