Abstract Number: 1683 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome In Takayasu Arteritis: An Increased Cardiovascular Risk and Lower Adiponectin Serum Levels
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) tends to be high among rheumatic patients, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in these…Abstract Number: 1401 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Reduced Oral Glucose Tolerance Is Associated With a Lower Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Studies have demonstrated a negative association between high body mass index (BMI) and development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in men, and a neutral or…Abstract Number: 618 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Active Renal Disease Is Associated With The Presence Of The Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) In Peruvian Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Background/Purpose: The MetS prevalence is increased in SLE patients, in particular in those of Hispanic origin and it is associated with a higher risk for…Abstract Number: 278 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk Factors of Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, and Metabolic Syndrome in a Primarily Latino Population with Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases Associated with Vasculitis
Background/Purpose: Pediatric (PED) systemic rheumatic diseases associated with vasculitis (DAV) such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) and the various systemic…Abstract Number: 210 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
An Analysis of Metabolic Syndrome in Adult Dermatomyositis with a Focus On Cardiovascular Disease
Background/Purpose: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities associated with increased cardiovascular risk. MetS has been systematically evaluated in all systemic autoimmune rheumatic…