Abstract: The causes of psoriasis are not fully understood, but it is generally considered that psoriasis is associated with immune system disorders, genetic variants and environmental triggers. There is a growing concern about the relationship between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease risk. This paper summarizes recent research progress on psoriasis and cardiovascular disease risk from the perspectives of genetic risk factors, subclinical traits of psoriasis and major cardiovascular events.

Key words: psoriasis, cardiovascular disease