Abstract Number: 0060 • ACR Convergence 2020
ANCA-associated Vasculitis in Caucasian and Hispanics of the Inland Empire of Southern California
Background/Purpose: ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is often studied in the Caucasian population with few studies looking at the disease in other races. Disease presentation and treatment…Abstract Number: 1032 • ACR Convergence 2020
Epidemiology and Geographic Evaluation of ANCA-associated Vasculitis (AAV) at a Rural Academic Health Center Utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Background/Purpose: ANCA-associated vasculitis has a reported prevalence ranging from 3.2 to 9.1 cases per 100,000 individuals, but little is known of geographic variations. The aim of…Abstract Number: 1417 • ACR Convergence 2020
Risk of Relapse of ANCA-associated Vasculitis in Patients of 75 Years and Older: A Retrospective Study
Background/Purpose: ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) frequently occurs among older patients, with different clinical presentations than the younger. Little is known on the outcome of older patients…Abstract Number: 1418 • ACR Convergence 2020
Clinical Presentations and Follow-up Results of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: An Analysis of 8 Years Clinical Experience with 220 Patients from a National Referral Center
Background/Purpose: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare and life-threatening autoimmune disease. Due to the extremely low prevalence of GPA, monitoring of clinical characteristics and…Abstract Number: 1420 • ACR Convergence 2020
Characterization of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Among African American Patients
Background/Purpose: ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) comprises a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of small and medium-sized arteries. Prevalence and phenotype of these diseases appear to…Abstract Number: 1421 • ACR Convergence 2020
Clinical Features, Disease Activity and Prognosis of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis in US African Americans
Background/Purpose: ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), including Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA), Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) and Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA), affect mostly Caucasians of European descent. Clinical…Abstract Number: 1425 • ACR Convergence 2020
Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Events with Renal Transplantation in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis in the United States: Data from the US Renal Data System
Background/Purpose: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a common cause of glomerulonephritis and leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in approximately 25% of patients. Both GPA…Abstract Number: 1430 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Role of Lung Biopsy in Pediatric ANCA-associated Vasculitis
Background/Purpose: Anca-associated vasculitis (AAV) is characterized by vascular inflammation in multiple organs. The diagnosis can be made clinically using a number of different criteria. The…