QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians
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Review Meta Analysis
Psoriasis and risk of venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Several chronic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, have been shown to increase venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk but the data on psoriasis is unclear. ⋯ Our study demonstrated a statistically significant increased VTE risk among patients with psoriasis.