Fig. (5) Common changes in the lipid profile amongst the autoimmune rheumatic disease and their impact on atherosclerotic plaque formation. LDL: Low density lipoproteins, TG: Triglycerides, Lp(a): Lipoprotein (a), Anti-LPL: anti-Lipoprotein Lipase, HDL: high density lipoproteins, ApoA1: Apolipoprotein A1, Anti-APL: anti phospholipid.