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Abstract Number: 1495 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Person-Centred Care Can Help Patients to Become More Effective Consumers in the Use of Health Information Than Regular Care – an RCT in Patients with Arthritis Undergoing Biological Therapy
Ingrid Larsson^1,2, Stefan Bergman^2,3,4 and Ann Bremander^2,3,5, ¹School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden, ²FoU Spenshult, Halmstad, Sweden, ³Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Section of Rheumatology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, ⁴Primary Health Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden, ⁵School of Business, Engineering and Science, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
Background/Purpose: Person-centred care (PCC) is a holistic approach with respectful and individualized care allowing negotiation of care where persons with health problems are empowered to…
Abstract Number: 1496 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Uncovering and Addressing Issues Related to Medication Adherence Among Patients with Rheumatic Diseases: A Patient Navigator Pilot Program
Anarosa Campos¹, Alyssa Wohlfahrt¹, Yuanyu Lo¹, Maura D. Iversen², Elena Massarotti³, Daniel H. Solomon⁴ and Candace H. Feldman⁵, ¹Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ²Northeastern University, Department of Physical Therapy, and Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, ³Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, ⁴Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, ⁵Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Poor adherence to medications is a common problem among rheumatology patients that can lead to irreversible negative outcomes. We piloted an intervention using patient…
Abstract Number: 1497 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Panlar Consensus on Hand, Hip and Knee OA
Oscar Luis Rillo¹, Humberto Riera², Rolando Espinosa-Morales³, Carlota Acosta⁴, Veronica Liendo⁵, Joyce Bolaños⁶, Ligia Monterola⁷, Edgar Nieto⁸, Luisa M. Franco⁹, Rodolfo Arape¹⁰, Ana Antunez¹¹, Silvia Beatriz Papasidero¹², Mariflor Vera¹³, Jorge Esquivel¹⁴, Renee Souto¹⁵, Jose F. Molina¹⁶, César Rossi¹⁷, Francisco Ballesteros¹⁸, José Salas¹⁹, Francisco Radrigan²⁰, Marlene Guibert-Toledano²¹, Gil Reyes Llerena²², Lorena Urioste²³, Walter Camacho²⁴, Abraham García²⁵, Isa Iraheta²⁶, Carmen E Gutierrez²⁷, Raúl Aragón²⁸, Margarita Duarte²⁹, Oswaldo Castañeda³⁰, Juan Angulo Solimano³¹, Ibsen Coimbra³², Roberto Munoz Louis³³, Carlos Vallejo³⁴, Ricardo Saenz³⁵, Francisco Giron³⁶, Anibal De León³⁷, Ramon Perez Acuna³⁸, Anthony M. Reginato³⁹ and Maritza Quintero², ¹Hospital General de Agudos “Dr. Ignacio Pirovano”, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ²Unidad de Reumatología, Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes, Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela, ³Mexican Board of Rheumatology, Mexico City, Mexico, ⁴Ciudad Bolivar, Hospital Universitario "Ruiz y Páez, Bolivar, Venezuela, ⁵Clínica Roosevelt, Caracas, Venezuela, ⁶Hospital Perez Carreño, Caracas, Venezuela, ⁷Clínica Colinas, Anzoátegui, Venezuela, ⁸Traumatology, Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes, Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela, ⁹Instituto Docente de Urología, Carabobo, Venezuela, ¹⁰Centro Clínico La Isabelica, Carabobo, Venezuela, ¹¹Hospital Central Dr. URQUINAONA, Maracaibo, Venezuela, ¹²Rheumatology Department, Hospital General de Agudos Dr. E. Tornú, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ¹³Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes, Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela, ¹⁴Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Distrito Federal, Mexico, ¹⁵Catedra de Reumatología de la Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay, ¹⁶Centro Integral de Reumatologia Reumalab, Medellin, Colombia, ¹⁷Cátedra de Reumatología de la Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay, ¹⁸Departamento de Reumatología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile, ¹⁹Reumacaribe, Barranquilla, Colombia, ²⁰Departamento de Reumatología, Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile, ²¹Rheumatology, Centro de Investigaciones Médico Quirúrgicas, Habana, Ciudad Habana, Cuba, ²²Servicio Nacional de Reumatología, Centro de Investigaciones Médico Quirúrgicas (CIMEQ), La Habana, Cuba, ²³Hospital Alfonzo Gumucio-Techo Académico Universidad Católica, San Pablo, Bolivia, ²⁴Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Obrero N° 3 de la Caja Nacional de Salud, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, ²⁵Postgrado de Reumatología, Universidad Francisco Marroquí, Guatemala, Guatemala, ²⁶Rheumatology, Guatemalan Association against Rheumatic Diseases (AGAR), Guatemala City, Guatemala, ²⁷Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social, San Miguel, El Salvador, ²⁸FACULTAD DE MEDICINA, UNIVERSIDAD DE EL SALVADOR., San Salvador, El Salvador, ²⁹Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de Clínicas de Asunción, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Asunción, Paraguay, ³⁰Clínica Angloamericana, Lima, Peru, ³¹Rheumatology, Universidad Nacional Mayor San Marcos, Lima, Peru, ³²Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil, ³³Reumatologia, Clinica Abreu - Hospital Docente Padre Billini, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, ³⁴FACULTAD DE MEDICINA. PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL ECUADOR., Quito, Ecuador, ³⁵Hospital Dr. Rafael A. Calderón Guardia, San José, Costa Rica, ³⁶IHSS Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, ³⁷Hospital Santo Tomás, Panama, Panama, ³⁸Zona franca ultrpark 6A, Zona franca ultrpark 6A, La Aurora de Heredia, Costa Rica, ³⁹Rheumatology, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, Providence, RI
Background/Purpose: The purpose of this Consensus is to update the PANLAR recommendations for hand, hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) based on a combination of the…
Abstract Number: 1498 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Engaging Clinic Staff in Work System Redesign to Adapt a Hypertension Protocol for Rheumatology
Edmond Ramly¹, Diane Lauver² and Christie M. Bartels³, ¹Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering, Madison, WI, ²University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, Madison, WI, ³Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), Madison, WI
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
Robert S. Katz¹, Alexandra Katz Small¹ and Hannah Leavitt², ¹Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, ²Rheumatology Associates S.C., Chicago, IL
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
Naglaa Hussein¹ and Abdelmoneim Helal², ¹physical medicine, rheumatology &rehabilitation, Alexandria university, Alexandria, Egypt, ²Physical Medicine, Rheumatology & rehabilitation, Professor, Alexandria, Egypt
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
Darcy S. Majka¹, Eric M. Ruderman², Ji Young Lee³, Elisha Friesema⁴ and Stephen D. Persell⁴, ¹Rheumatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, ²Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, ³Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, ⁴General Internal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, chicago, IL
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
James S. Andrews¹, Harlan Sayles², Kaleb Michaud³ and Patricia P. Katz⁴, ¹Rheumatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, ²University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ³Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ⁴Rheumatology, UCSF, SF, CA
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
Claire I. Daien¹, Amandine Tubery², Guilhem du Cailar³, Aurore Royanez⁴, Thibault Mura⁵, Marie-Christine Picot⁶, Rodolphe Bourret⁷, François Roubille⁸, Jean Bousquet⁹, Jacques Morel¹, Pierre Fesler³ and Bernard Combe¹⁰, ¹Department of rheumatology, Lapeyronie Hospital and Montpellier University, Montpellier, France, ²Nîmes University Hospital, Rheumatology Department, Nimes, France, ³Internal Medicine and Hypertension, Hopital Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France, ⁴Rheumatology and Pharmacology, Montpellier, France, ⁵CIC, Hopital Gui De Chauliac, Montpellier, France, ⁶DIM, Montpellier, France, ⁷Direction Teaching hospital, Montpellier, France, ⁸Cardiology, Montpellier, France, ⁹Pneumology, Montpellier, France, ¹⁰Rheumatology, Hopital Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France
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
Howard Amital^1,2 and Arnon-Dov Cohen³, ¹Department of Medicine B, Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-hashomer, Israel, ²Department of Internal Medicine 'D', Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Kfar-Saba, Israel, ³Chief Physician's Office, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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
Tatiana Nevskaya¹, Janet E. Pope², Lillian Barra³ and Grace Parraga⁴, ¹Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, ²University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, ³Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, ⁴University of Western Ontario, Robarts Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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
Michael T. Nurmohamed and on behalf of the EULAR task force "EULAR Recommendations for Cardiovascular Risk Management in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other Inflammatory Joint Diseases", Rheumatology, Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center, VU University medical center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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
Fabian Dario Sinigaglia¹, Rafael Chaparro del Moral¹, Silvia Papasidero¹, Oscar Luis Rillo¹, José Angel Caracciolo², María Alejandra Medina¹, Analia Dellepiane³, Cecilia Zaffarana⁴, Maria de los Angeles Correa⁵, Luciana Casalla⁶, Lucía Zarate⁶, Nieves Capozzi⁷, María Victoria Martire⁸, Marta Mamani⁸, Damaris Alvarez⁹, Eduardo Kerzberg⁹ and José Luis Velasco Zamora¹⁰, ¹Rheumatology Section, Hospital General de Agudos Dr. E. Tornú, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ²Rhematology Section, Hospital General de Agudos Dr. E. Tornú, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ³CEMEC, Santa Fe, Argentina, ⁴Instituto de Rehabilitación Psicofísica, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ⁵Rheumatology, Instituto de Rehabilitación Psicofísica, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ⁶Rheumatology Section, Hospital Posadas, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ⁷'Irigoyen 1418. CABA, Hospital Posadas, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ⁸Rheumatology, Hospital Bernardino Rivadavia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ⁹Rheumatology Section, Hospital General de Agudos Dr. J. M. Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ¹⁰Reumatología al Sur, Berazategui, Argentina
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
Anne Tournadre¹, Bruno Pereira², Jean-Jacques Dubost³, Nathalie Rincheval⁴, Anne-Christine Rat^5,6, Bernard Combe⁷ and Martin Soubrier³, ¹Rheumatology, UNH-UMR 1019 INRA University of Auvergne and Rheumatology department CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France, ²Biostatistics unit (DRCI), CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France, ³Rheumatology department CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France, ⁴Lapeyronie Hospital, Montpellier I University, UMR 5535, EA2415, Montpellier, France, ⁵CHU Nancy, Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation, Université de Lorraine, Paris Descartes University, APEMAC, EA 4360, Nancy, France, ⁶CHU de Nancy, Rheumatology, Nancy, France, ⁷Rheumatology, Hopital Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France
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
Kimberly P. Liang¹, Douglas P. Landsittel², Bernadette B. Sendon³, Donald M. Jones⁴, Rachel Gartland³, Suresh R. Mulukutla⁵, Steven E. Reis⁶, Flordeliza S. Villanueva⁵, Ali Hakim Shoushtari⁷, Cameron Dezfulian⁸ and Larry W. Moreland⁴, ¹Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ²Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ³Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁴Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁵Division of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁶Division of Cardiology and Department of Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁷Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁸Critical Care Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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…

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