@article{article_1669429, title={Left atrial volume index in patients with seborrheic dermatitis}, journal={The European Research Journal}, volume={11}, pages={1117–1122}, year={2025}, DOI={10.18621/eurj.1669429}, author={Çelik, Mehmet Semih and Arpa, Abdulkadir}, keywords={Left atrial volume index, E/e, seborrheic dermatitis}, abstract={<p> <b>Objectives: </b> Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the scalp, face, and body folds. Emerging research indicates a potential link between seborrheic dermatitis and cardiac parameters. This study aims to further investigate this relationship. </p> <p> <b>Methods: </b> Fifty individuals diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis who presented to the dermatology outpatient clinic were included, alongside a control group of healthy participants (n=30) matched by age and sex. Echocardiographic assessments were carried out for both groups, and the data were recorded using standardized forms. </p> <p> <b>Results: </b> The left atrial volume index (LAVI) was recorded as 28.3±1.24 in seborrheic dermatitis patients and 26.2±1.47 in the control group, with this difference reaching statistical significance (P<0.001). Similarly, the E/e’ ratio was found to be 8.52±0.777 in the patient group and 7.16±0.706 in the control group, demonstrating a statistically significant difference (P<0.001). </p> <p> <b>Conclusions: </b> The observed increase in LAVI and E/e’ ratio among seborrheic dermatitis patients suggests a potential association with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and atrial fibrillation. Given these findings, long-term monitoring of individuals with seborrheic dermatitis may be warranted. </p>}, number={6}, publisher={Prusa Medical Publishing}