Disease Activity, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Type, and Lipid Levels in Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody –Associated Vasculitis

ConclusionLipid levels increased during remission induction among patients with newly diagnosed AAV and those who were PR3 ‐ANCA positive. Disease activity and ANCA type should be considered when assessing lipid profiles to stratify CVD risk in patients with AAV.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - September 15, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Zachary S. Wallace, Xiaoqing Fu, Katherine Liao, Cees G. M. Kallenberg, Carol A. Langford, Peter A. Merkel, Paul Monach, Philip Seo, Ulrich Specks, Robert Spiera, E. William St.Clair, Yuqing Zhang, Hyon Choi, John H. Stone Tags: Original Article Source Type: research