Which of the following increases the susceptibility to coronary aery disease:
Correct Answer: Systemic lupus erythematosus
Description: Von Willebrand's disease, nephrotic syndrome and Familial hyperiglyceridemia (FHTG) also known as type V hyperlipoproteinaemia are not associated with an increased risk of coronary aery diseases. But in SLE the prevalence of coronary aery disease is 10 %. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, chapter: 319.
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