Abstract Number: 2563 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Associated with Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Primary Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitides: Results of a Longitudinal Long-Term Follow-up Study
Background/Purpose: Primary systemic necrotizing vasculitides (SNV) were shown to be associated with more frequent subclinical atherosclerosis, independently of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and C-reactive protein…Abstract Number: 1443 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Caspase-1 Modulates Endothelial Dysfunction and Vascular Repair in Murine Lupus
Background/Purpose: Premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We recently proposed that type I interferon…Abstract Number: 820 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
In Rheumatoid Arthritis Incident Fractures Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk for both fracture (fx) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and there is increasing evidence establishing a…Abstract Number: 69 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Presence of Asymptomatic Carotid Plaques in Patients with Inflammatory Joint Disease Results in Inadequate Treatment to Lipid Targets in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of asymptomatic carotid plaque (a-CP) is high in patients with inflammatory joint disease (IJD). Patients with a-CP should receive intensive lipid lowering…Abstract Number: 2544 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Widening Gap Between Cardiovascular Specific Mortality in Patients with Inflammatory Polyarthritis Compared to the General Population?
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular (CVD) mortality rates are raised in patients with inflammatory polyarthritis (IP) but have been shown to be falling in the general population. This…Abstract Number: 1425 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Circulating Free Protein S Levels May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Events and Venous Thrombosis in SLE
Background/Purpose: SLE patients are at risk for diverse organ systems involvement, which increases the challenges for diagnosis and predictions for the development of specific clinical…Abstract Number: 825 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Osteoporosis and Vertebral Fractures Are Important Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease(CVD) represents a major comorbidity and the leading cause of mortality for Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) patients. Unfortunately traditional risk factors for CVD underperform in…Abstract Number: 2688 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Health Improvement and Prevention Program in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Demonstrates Improvement in Mental Health and Framingham Risk Score At One Year
Background/Purpose: The Health Improvement and Prevention Program (HIPP) is a behavioral intervention aimed at improving health status and coping of persons with lupus while reducing…Abstract Number: 2423 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Perceptions Regarding Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Barriers to Risk Reduction Among African American Women with Lupus
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is highly prevalent among African American (AA) women diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Studies have suggested that CVD risk factors…Abstract Number: 1429 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) May Have Different Predictors of Risk for Progression of Aorta Calcium (AS) Than Women without SLE
Background/Purpose: Women with SLE have increased rates of subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular (CV) events. We investigated which risk factors may be significant in the rate…Abstract Number: 827 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sustained Development of Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Despite Cardioprotective Treatment: The 10-Year Prospective Carre-Study
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease which is associated with an increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. It is still unknown to what…Abstract Number: 2685 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Overall and Cause Specific Mortality in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune condition. It has the potential to affect any organ system and can be associated with severe…Abstract Number: 2263 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Association Between Prior Pregnancy Morbidity and Cardiovascular Events in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Adverse pregnancy outcomes have been associated with increased cardiovascular disease in healthy women. We hypothesized that women with SLE and a history of adverse…Abstract Number: 1430 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) May Have Different Predictors of Risk for Progression of Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC)Than Women without SLE
Background/Purpose: Women with SLE have increased rates of subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular (CV) events. We sought to determine which risk factors may be significant in…Abstract Number: 716 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Utility of Novel Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments in Predicting Cardiac Involvement and Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Heart involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) includes left ventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction, right ventricular dysfunction, pericardial disease, and pulmonary hypertension. We recently demonstrated…
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