Abstract Number: 1567 • ACR Convergence 2024
Systemic Sclerosis Is Associated with Sub-Clinical Abnormalities in Myocardial Energetics, Perfusion and Increased Fibrosis
Background/Purpose: Primary cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is heterogenous, poorly defined and associated with significant cardiac morbidity and mortality. The underlying mechanism is not…Abstract Number: 2038 • ACR Convergence 2024
Nationwide Analysis of Adult Hospitalizations with Rheumatologic Conditions and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic diseases have a higher risk of cardiovascular events, particularly those related to atherothrombosis which represents the leading cause of premature mortality in most of…Abstract Number: 2500 • ACR Convergence 2024
Description of Patients with Refractory Kawasaki Disease at a Large Tertiary Center
Background/Purpose: Kawasaki disease (KD) is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries due to the development of coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs). Intravenous…Abstract Number: 0147 • ACR Convergence 2024
Clinical Characteristics and Biomarkers Associated with Detectable High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: General population-based cardiovascular (CV) risk estimators are known to underestimate CV risk in RA. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT), typically measured during a work-up…Abstract Number: 0497 • ACR Convergence 2024
Relationship Between the Complement System and Subclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and CV mortality. Carotid subclinical atherosclerosis is independently associated with incident…Abstract Number: 0849 • ACR Convergence 2024
Effectiveness of Tocilizumab in Aortitis and Aneurysms Associated with Giant Cell Arteritis. Multicenter Open-label Study
Background/Purpose: Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) was initially described involving mainly the extracranial branches of the carotid arteries. However, GCA also may involve the aorta (GCA-aortitis)…Abstract Number: 1188 • ACR Convergence 2024
High Risk of Stroke in Men with Joint Prosthesis Due to Osteoarthritis: The Prospective STRAMBO Study
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) and cardiovascular disease share risk factors. The impact of OA on cardiovascular and especially cerebrovascular outcomes is still debated. Our aim was to…Abstract Number: 1579 • ACR Convergence 2024
Exploring the Cardiovascular Complications of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Individuals with Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SS) is a complex autoimmune rheumatic disease characterized by immune-mediated activation of both innate and adaptive immunity. Pulmonary involvement, specifically pulmonary arterial…Abstract Number: 2213 • ACR Convergence 2024
Microvascular and Macrovascular Endothelial Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: RA is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with an excessive premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Endothelial dysfunction is a significant contributor to CVD in…Abstract Number: 2508 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Impact of Lipid Profile Parameters on the Incidence of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Single-arm Meta-Analysis
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), accounting for nearly 40% of their mortality.…Abstract Number: 0156 • ACR Convergence 2024
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Are Independent Risk Factors for Non-Fatal Cardiovascular Admissions in Transition-Age Young Adults
Background/Purpose: Psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are closely linked inflammatory conditions that can affect both children and adults. In children, these diseases are associated…Abstract Number: 0503 • ACR Convergence 2024
Use of Janus Kinase Inhibitors Before and After European Medicines Agency Safety Recommendations
Background/Purpose: Safety recommendations for Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) issued by the European Medical Agency (EMA) in 2023 could potentially influence prescription patterns for drugs used…Abstract Number: 0856 • ACR Convergence 2024
Comparative Effectiveness of Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs for Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Background/Purpose: No studies to date have evaluated the comparative efficacy of disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for cardiac sarcoidosis. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort…Abstract Number: 1345 • ACR Convergence 2024
Long-term Changes in Coronary Calcium Score Levels Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have an increased risk of subclinical cardiovascular (CV) disease and, consequently, a higher incidence of CV events, compared to the…Abstract Number: 1615 • ACR Convergence 2024
Is Regular Vascular Imaging Scheduled Essential in the Follow-Up of Takayasu Arteritis? A Large-Scale Multicenter Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: The understanding of progression or minimal disease activity in patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA) can be complicated due to the possibility of mild vascular…
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