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Can psoriasis increase my risk of heart attack?
Feb 16, 2013
Usually there is no direct link between psoriasis and risk of heart attack. The exception is in people who are obese, having diabetes and uncontrolled lipid profile (cholesterol, triglyceride) at the same time, may have an increased risk.
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