Multidimensional factors affecting mortality and causes of death in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a Finnish cohort study with more than 20 years of follow-up

Multidimensional factors are associated with increased long-term mortality in SLE, and independent predictors include age, damage score, and renal failure. To improve the outcome of SLE, our results emphasize active treatment of CVDs and their risk factors, major organ manifestations of the disease and infections, and targeted cancer screening.