Even low doses of steroids up CVD risk: study

UK research shows significant responses for daily doses of <5.0mg for all immune-mediated diseases across all CV outcomes
Reuters Health

Even low doses of steroids are associated with a higher risk of CVD, according to a large observational study from the UK.

To quantify glucocorticoid dose-dependent CV risk, the researchers analysed the medical records of more than 87,000 adults with common immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and no prior CVD.