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SARS-CoV-2 infection and SLE: endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis
We present systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as a model rheumatic disease with endothelial dysfunction and discuss its mechanisms, factors that influence the early onset and rapid progression of atherosclerosis, and the increased risk of thromboembolic events. We focus on established methods to improve endothelium function, including statins, antiplatelet, and antithrombotic therapy. Hypercoagulable and hypofibrinolitic states and a hyperinflammatory response characterize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Several pathogenic mechanisms are typical for an acute phase of Covid-19 post-Co...
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - January 9, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Safety of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in patients with Behcet ’s syndrome and familial Mediterranean fever: a cross-sectional comparative study on the effects of M-RNA based and inactivated vaccine
AbstractMost of the published data relate to classical forms of rheumatic diseases (RD) and information on rare inflammatory disorders such as Beh çet’s syndrome (BS) and familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is limited. We studied the frequency of side effects and disease flares after COVID-19 vaccination with either Pfizer/BioNTech or Sinovac/CoronaVac in 256 patients with BS, 247 with FMF, and 601 with RD. Telephone interviews were conducte d using a questionnaire survey in a cross-sectional design in patients with BS, FMF, and RD followed by a single university hospital. Study participants were vaccinated either with C...
Source: Rheumatology International - April 4, 2022 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

COVID ‐19 Outcomes in Patients With Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Compared to the General Population: A US Multicenter, Comparative Cohort Study
ConclusionOur findings indicate that COVID ‐19 patients with systemic ARDs may be at a higher risk of hospitalization, ICU admission, acute renal failure, and venous thromboembolism when compared to COVID‐19 patients without systemic ARDs. These risks may be largely mediated by comorbidities, except for the risk of venous thromboembolism .
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - May 1, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Kristin M. D ’Silva, April Jorge, Andrew Cohen, Natalie McCormick, Yuqing Zhang, Zachary S. Wallace, Hyon K. Choi Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research