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P030  Antiphospholipid syndrome and giant cell arteritis: a coincidence or connection?
Conclusion In summary, this is a case of GCA and APS, treated with prednisolone, aspirin, warfarin and tocilizumab. There is increasing evidence describing the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients with vasculitis. However, the role of these antibodies in GCA and the clinical significance rema ins unclear. This case reports highlights the need for physicians to consider APS in patients who have a history of GCA and subsequently develop arterial or venous embolic events.Disclosure L. Sammut: None.E. Htut: None.
Source: Rheumatology - April 26, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

P211  Aortitis: clinical experience within a tertiary centre
Conclusion Systemic inflammatory response syndrome was the commonest presenting feature. Those without GCA-like symptoms received a delayed diagnosis, which increases the risk of preventable vascular events. CT-PET remained the main diagnostic tool. Prednisolone treatment was prolonged with burdensome side- effects. Methotrexate remained the DMARD of choice, but leflunomide also showed good results. Vascular complications are common and need attention.Disclosure R.S. Andev: None.N. Ahmad: None.R. Luqmani: None.S. Dubey: None.
Source: Rheumatology - April 26, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Clinical Outcomes of Myocarditis after Moderate-Dose Steroid Therapy in Systemic Sclerosis: A Pilot Study.
Conclusions: Moderate-dose steroid therapy may improve myocarditis in SSc. A proportion of patients died due to cardiac complications during treatment, particularly those with high hs-cTnT, high NT-proBNP, and impaired LVEF. This trial is registered with NCT03607071. PMID: 33414828 [PubMed]
Source: International Journal of Rheumatology - January 10, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Int J Rheumatol Source Type: research

The risk of cardiovascular events associated with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis.
CONCLUSION: Abatacept and TNFi were associated with decreased risk of CVD compared to csDMARDs. Minimizing glucocorticoid use and optimizing MTX dose may improve CV outcomes in patients with RA. PMID: 32801134 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Rheumatology - August 18, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research

Lupus patients 'at higher risk of developing other health conditions'
People with lupus are at a greater risk of developing other health conditions than members of the general population.This is according to a new study conducted by the University of Nottingham and the Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre at Keele University, which examined the frequency of comorbidities associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in the UK between 1999 and 2012.A broad UK study Published in the medical journal Arthritis Care & Research, the study drew upon data from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, identifying cases of lupus and matching each one by age, gender and practice to four heal...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - May 26, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Burden of Comorbidity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the UK, 1999–2012
ConclusionPeople with SLE in the UK have a greater burden of comorbidity and are more likely to develop CVD, stroke, ESRF, cancer, osteoporosis, and infection than people of the same age and sex.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - May 25, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Frances Rees, Michael Doherty, Matthew Grainge, Peter Lanyon, Graham Davenport, Weiya Zhang Tags: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Source Type: research

The burden of co‐morbidity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the United Kingdom 1999‐2012
Conclusions: People with SLE in the UK have a greater burden of co‐morbidity and are more likely to develop CVD, stroke, ESRF, cancer, osteoporosis and infection than people of the same age and gender. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - October 16, 2015 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Frances Rees, Michael Doherty, Matthew Grainge, Peter Lanyon, Graham Davenport, Weiya Zhang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical profile and long-term outcome of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA): A corporate hospital-based study from northern India
Conclusion GPA remits with standard treatment but relapses frequently, leading to substantial morbidity. Mortality is uncommon.
Source: Indian Journal of Rheumatology - July 18, 2015 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research