A study on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) found that the first year after diagnosis is crucial, with 20% of patients experiencing new organ damage. Cardiovascular issues were the second most common form of damage after musculoskeletal issues in both early and later stages of SLE. The research, involving 4219 SLE patients, highlighted the importance of preventing cardiovascular damage from the beginning of the disease. Musculoskeletal damage was most common in the first year, while cardiovascular damage remained prevalent even at years 10 and 20 of follow-up. The study, led by Irene Altabás-González, was published in Lupus Science & Medicine in 2024.
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Organ Damage More Common in Early Stages of Lupus
