Risk of Relapse of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody –Associated Vasculitis in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Plasma Exchange and Glucocorticoids

ConclusionIn patients with severe ANCA-associated vasculitis, relapses remain common; neither the use of PLEX nor an initial glucocorticoid tapering regimen impacted relapse risk.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - April 9, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mats L. Junek, Peter A. Merkel, Eswari Vilayur, Ron Wald, Nader Khalidi, David Jayne, Michael Walsh, for the PEXIVAS Investigators, Kathy Paizis, Donna Reidlinger, Alicia Morrish, Sunil V Badve, Elaine Pascoe, Peta ‐Anne Paul‐Brent, Laur Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research