Abstract Number: 1498 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Engaging Clinic Staff in Work System Redesign to Adapt a Hypertension Protocol for Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: Despite routine blood pressure (BP) measurement by clinic staff, we reported that rheumatologists discussed elevated BPs in <1/3 of visits leading to missed opportunities…Abstract Number: 1499 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patients Who Take Many Medications for Their Fibromyalgia Symptoms at the Initial Office Visit Tend to Have a Worse Clinical Course
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients taking a greater number of medications may identify those with a more challenging clinical course. Methods: We evaluated patients at their…Abstract Number: 1500 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Menopause on Functional Impairment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease which is predominant in female with female to male ration ranging between 2:1 to 3:1. The peak…Abstract Number: 1501 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prevalence of Unassessed and Uncontrolled Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in an Academic Rheumatology Practice
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients with RA are at 1.5-2.0-fold increased risk of…Abstract Number: 1502 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Initiating Statin Medication and Risk of Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Fatigue is common in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and has a major impact on quality of life. Individuals with RA are also at increased risk…Abstract Number: 1503 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Systematic Screening of Comorbidities By the Rheumatologist in Inflammatory Rheumatisms Impacts Chronic Disease Care
Background/Purpose: Patients with inflammatory rheumatisms especially rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), infections, chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) and osteoporosis. As…Abstract Number: 1504 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Increased Risk of Thromboembolism Among Patients with VTE Association with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Increased risk of thromboembolism among patients with VTE association with Rheumatoid Arthritis Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is among most common autoimmune conditions manifested by progressive and…Abstract Number: 1505 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis: Predictors of Plaque Occurrence and Progression over 24 Weeks
Background/Purpose: This study evaluated the prevalence and progression of subclinical carotid artery atherosclerosis in active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: Carotid arteries of RA patients were scanned…Abstract Number: 1506 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
EULAR Recommendations for Cardiovascular Risk Management in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Joint Diseases – 2015 Update
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (and other inflammatory joint diseases (IJD)) have an increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. In 2009 a EULAR taskforce recommended screening,…Abstract Number: 1507 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: The Frequency and Associated Disease Features
Background/Purpose: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) affects 2-4% of the population and it has been observed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in up to 30.8%.…Abstract Number: 1508 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lipid Target Achievement Among Patients with Recent-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis during the First Six Years of Follow-up: Results from a French Multicenter Cohort of Early Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular mortality is increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and RA is an independent risk factor leading to a rapid increase in risk following diagnosis.…Abstract Number: 1509 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Serum Nitrite Levels in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationship to Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Atherosclerosis Biomarkers
Background/Purpose: Nitric oxide (NO) has been implicated in immune regulation, inflammation, arthritis and atherosclerosis. Raised levels of nitrite (NO2) in serum and synovial fluid have…Abstract Number: 1510 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Association Between HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity, Citrullinated ApoA1 and Anti-Citrullinated ApoA1 Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol efflux capacity measures how well HDL particles remove cholesterol from lipid-laden macrophages, such as those found in atherosclerotic plaques. …Abstract Number: 1511 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Increased Prevalence of Anti-Nuclear and Anti-SSA Autoantibodies in African American Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Versus Matched Caucasian Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: African American (AA) patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have worse Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) scores and increased disease activity clinically compared to Caucasian (CAU)…Abstract Number: 1512 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Incidence of Co-Morbid Autoimmune Diseases in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of more than 80 different types of autoimmune diseases, many of which, including RA, share common pathogenic mechanisms, resulting…
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