Abstract Number: 2689 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association between Small Vessel Disease and Arterial Stiffness in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Microangiopathy predominates in the pathophysiology of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). However, large vessel involvement leading to higher risk for cardiovascular disease in SSc remains unclear.…Abstract Number: 1870 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
First Pilot Study of an Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) in Systemic Sclerosis Detects Significant Cardiac Arrhythmias with CMR Abnormalities
Background/Purpose: SSc-cardiomyopathy associated conduction abnormalities carry a poor prognosis, but their pathogenesis is unclear. Early detection to prevent complications is essential. ILRs are well-established in…Abstract Number: 1890 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Subclinical Biventricular Systolic Function Is Impaired in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis with Real Time 3-D Echpcardiography: 1 Year Follow-up Study
Background/Purpose: Silent myocardial involvement is associated with poor prognosis in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Here, we aimed to evaluate subclinical left ventricular (LV) and…Abstract Number: 1687 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Key Role of Cardiac Biomarkers in the Assessment of Systemic Sclerosis: Contribution of High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin
Background/Purpose: Microangiopathy is a cardinal feature of systemic sclerosis (SSc), which plays a critical role in the development of primary myocardial involvement and pulmonary hypertension,…Abstract Number: 730 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prediction of Cardiac and Vascular Events in Systemic Sclerosis: Input from Endothelin-1 Type a Receptor Antibodies
Background/Purpose: Cardiac and peripheral microvascular alterations are key features of systemic sclerosis (SSc). We have previously reported that angiogenic markers can predict the cardiovascular outcomes…Abstract Number: 1929 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Echocardiographic Phenomics for Novel Classification of Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Traditional studies of systemic sclerosis (SSc) cardiac involvement have examined one or a few echocardiographic (echo) variables; however, cardiac involvement in SSc can be…Abstract Number: 1688 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Early Detection of Left Ventricular Morphological, Functional Abnormalities and Myocardial Characteristics in Systemic Sclerosis without Cardiac Symptoms Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Preliminary Report
Background/Purpose Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with an increased prevalence of cardiac involvement despite often being clinically silent. Cardiac involvement is a major factor in…Abstract Number: 849 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Systemic Sclerosis: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Recent studies show that the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis is increased in individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc). An accurate understanding of cardiovascular disease…Abstract Number: 702 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Arterial Stiffness Is Increased in Systemic Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Comparison with Matched Controls
Background/Purpose: Atherosclerosis may be increased in systemic sclerosis (SSc)1. Increased arterial stiffness is a predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality across a wide range of…