Scleroderma May Impair Ability to Eliminate Excess Cholesterol

People with scleroderma have abnormal levels of several fatty molecules and their body’s ability to remove excess cholesterol is lower when compared with healthy peers, according to a recent study. This impaired ability to remove excess cholesterol may contribute to an increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis and…

Scleroderma Patients at Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases, Review Finds

People with scleroderma are at a higher risk of developing diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels — commonly known as cardiovascular diseases — compared with those who do not have the autoimmune disorder, a review study has found. Physicians caring for scleroderma patients should keep this risk…