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lupus ↔ heart disease

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Lupus is identified as an autoimmune inflammatory disease that increases the risk of developing heart disease [1], and both conditions are linked by the underlying process of chronic inflammation [2] and their classification as inflammatory conditions [3].

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What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com WebMD 1 fact
claimInflammatory conditions include neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's), autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis), gastrointestinal conditions (Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis), mental health disorders (depression, anxiety), cardiovascular issues (high blood pressure, heart disease), lung disease (asthma, COPD), metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes), and certain cancers.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai 1 fact
quote"People who have gum disease, chronic lung infections and inflammatory diseases, even autoimmune inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, are at higher risk of developing heart disease."