In this #ACCEL interview, Drs. @a_l_bailey, @NehalMehtaMD, @douglasj_weaver, and Matt A. Cavender discuss Inflamed! Populations at Risk for Inflammation Associated CVD. Tune in here: #CVD #cvPrev https://t.co/EIFJ43RI8U

Chronic inflammatory diseases are associated with accelerated atherosclerosis. Psori asis in particular accelerates the formation of high risk coronary plaque which drives heart attack and stroke. Providers and patients need to be aware of these associations. In this interview, Nehal N. Mehta, MD MSCE and W. Douglas Weaver MD, MACC, with Matt A. Cavender MD, MPH, FACC, discuss Inflamed! Populations at Risk for Inflammation Associated CVD. Keywords: ACCELLite, Inflammation, Atherosclerosis