Abstract Number: 381 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Coronary Endothelial Dysfunction Directly Measured By N13 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Is Detected In Established Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), But Not Early RA
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease. The endothelium is a key regulator of vascular function. Subclinical CV disease and…Abstract Number: 383 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Increased Incidence Of Low-Energy Fractures In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased development of osteoporosis. The fracture indicence is not well explored. The aim of this study was to…Abstract Number: 384 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Carotid Artery Plaques Are Associated With Coronary Atherosclerosis In Patients With Inflammatory Joint Diseases Independent Of Several Cardiovascular Risk Calculators
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and carotid plaque (CP) have been shown to have increased risk of future acute coronary syndrome. We have established…Abstract Number: 385 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Systemic Inflammation In Patients With Inflammatory Joint Disease Does Not Influence Statin Dose Needed To Obtain Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal In Cardiovascular Prevention
Background/Purpose: There is a lipid paradox in rheumatoid arthritis (RA): despite low lipids influenced by systemic inflammation, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV)…Abstract Number: 386 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Associated With Systemic Inflammation In Coronary Vessels
Background/Purpose: Patients with a chronic inflammatory disease (CID), particularly rheumatoid arthritis (RA), have an increased risk of fatal myocardial infarction (MI), as compared to the…Abstract Number: 387 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Left Ventricular Myocardial Tissue In Rheumatoid Arthritis Shows Systemic Inflammation After Fatal Myocardial Infarction
Background/Purpose: Patients with a chronic inflammatory disease (CID), particularly rheumatoid arthritis (RA), have an increased risk of fatal myocardial infarction (MI) and a diminished survival…Abstract Number: 388 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Vitamin D Levels and Inflammation In The Aortic Wall Of Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease and Coronary Artery Disease
Background/Purpose: Vitamin D is involved in immune reactions, and vitamin D deficiency is associated with autoimmune diseases and with cardiovascular diseases. In Feiring Heart Biopsy…Abstract Number: 389 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Small Intestine Enteropathy In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis, Taking Regularly Non-Steroidal Antirheumatic Drugs . Has The Basic Disease Effect On Incidence and Degree Of Damage?
Background/Purpose: The involvement of small intestine is demonstrable up to 72% of patients, using non-steroidal antirheumatic drugs (NSAIDs). Quite a few is known about the…Abstract Number: 390 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Autonomic Dysfunction In Rheumatoid Arthritis Improves With Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs
Background/Purpose: Autonomic (AN) function is impaired in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is a significant risk predictor of sudden cardiac death. However, even half a century…Abstract Number: 391 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Insulin Resistance As A Risk Factor For Subclinical Atherosclerosis In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Insulin resistance (IR) is a state in which a high insulin concentration is associated with an inadequate response to glucose with normal or high…Abstract Number: 392 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prevalence Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cardiovascular Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Across International Regions: A Comparison Of The Corrona International and Corrona United States Registries
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major comorbidity in patients (pts) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We explored variations in the prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) risk…Abstract Number: 393 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Survival In Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Is Comparable To Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Background/Purpose: To evaluate survival in rheumatoid arthritis associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (RA-PAH) compared to idiopathic PAH (IPAH) patients. Secondary outcomes included evaluation of differences in…Abstract Number: 394 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Vitamin D Deficiency In Patients With Early Inflammatory Arthritis
Background/Purpose: To investigate the status of vitamin D in patients with early inflammatory arthritis (EIA) compared with healthy controls.Methods: The study included 101 patients with…Abstract Number: 395 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sex Differences In Lean Mass Deficits In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Significant differences in adiposity between men and women with RA have been observed (1). Another alteration of body composition, rheumatoid cachexia, characterized by low…Abstract Number: 396 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Dosage Of Prednisolone Is a Risk Factor For Falls In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients -The Third Year Results Of The Tomorrow Study-
Background/Purpose: Population-based studies suggest an association between musculoskeletal problems and an increased risk of falls. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have muscle weakness and…