Abstract Number: 1156 • ACR Convergence 2023
Presentations and Outcomes of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies in Hong Kong
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a group of heterogeneous autoimmune diseases with cutaneous, musculoskeletal, and systemic involvements. The Hong Kong Myositis Registry (MyoHK) was…Abstract Number: 1541 • ACR Convergence 2023
Neurologic Involvement Does Not Affect Cumulative Survival Rates in Patients with ANCA-associated Vasculitis and Is Less Commonly Associated with Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis in Patients with GPA
Background/Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of nervous system manifestations in a cohort of patients with Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) and…Abstract Number: 2122 • ACR Convergence 2023
Coronary Calcium and Carotid Artery Stiffness as Predictors of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A 10-year Prospective Follow-up Study
Background/Purpose: The risk of mortality is increased in patients with RA compared to the general population. Different non-invasive surrogate markers of atherosclerosis have been implemented…Abstract Number: 0618 • ACR Convergence 2023
Incident versus Prevalent Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis in the EUSTAR Database: Different Disease Phenotypes and Prognosis
Background/Purpose: Although 50% of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) present with interstitial lung disease (ILD) at baseline, new onset of ILD can also occur later…Abstract Number: 1163 • ACR Convergence 2023
Anti-melanoma Differentiation Associated Gene 5 (Anti-MDA5) Antibody Dermatomyositis: Clinical Features and Outcome in a Racially Diverse Patient Cohort
Background/Purpose: Anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (anti-MDA5) antibody dermatomyositis typically expresses rapidly progressing interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD) and ulcerative skin lesions, with or without muscle involvement.…Abstract Number: 1542 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Burden of Multimorbidity in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: A Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: With improvements in the risks of relapse and mortality in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), a better understanding of disease- and treatment-related complications is necessary to…Abstract Number: 2127 • ACR Convergence 2023
Associations Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Frailty Status and Mortality in Older Adults with Bladder Cancer
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of developing certain cancers, including bladder cancer (Beydon et al. 20231). However, few studies have…Abstract Number: 0644 • ACR Convergence 2023
Prediction of Stable SSc-ILD Depends on Definition of ILD Progression
Background/Purpose: Progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) reduces long-term survival in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), and aggressive treatment and tight monitoring should be considered.…Abstract Number: 1166 • ACR Convergence 2023
Patients with COVID-19 and Polymyositis Inpatient Outcomes and Hospital Cost: Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2020
Background/Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were growing concerns regarding the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on not only patients with rheumatic diseases but also the national…Abstract Number: 1622 • ACR Convergence 2023
Myositis-associated Autoantibodies in Juvenile Myositis Are Associated with Severe Disease Features and Mortality
Background/Purpose: Myositis-associated autoantibodies (MAAs), such as anti-Ro52 autoantibodies (Abs), have been found to be associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and worse prognosis in the…Abstract Number: 2128 • ACR Convergence 2023
Higher Vitamin D Levels Before Methotrexate Start Are Associated with Lower Subsequent Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Vitamin D is an immune-modulating hormone. Low Vitamin D levels have been associated with development of autoimmune disease and higher disease activity in early…Abstract Number: 027 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Identifying and Understanding JDM in Africa: A Survey of Rheumatology Care Providers from Africa
Background/Purpose: There is a paucity of data on pediatric rheumatic disease (PRD) in low and middle-income countries (LMIC), creating a false perception of low prevalence…Abstract Number: 0539 • ACR Convergence 2022
Cardiac Complications, Thrombosis, Infections and All-cause Mortality Among Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease Due to Lupus Nephritis in the USRDS 2006-2013 According to SLE Medication Use
Background/Purpose: Medication management strategies in patients with lupus-related end stage kidney disease (ESKD) have not been studied. Our prior work has shown that HCQ may…Abstract Number: 1535 • ACR Convergence 2022
Frequency of Arrhythmias, Abnormal Electrocardiography and Sudden Cardiac Death in Systemic Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Scleroderma (SSc) Heart Involvement (SHI) is an under recognised complication of SSc and may manifest as arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death(SCD). The incidence of…Abstract Number: 0675 • ACR Convergence 2022
Clinical Characteristics and Factors Associated with Relapse and Mortality in Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Among Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort
Background/Purpose: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is associated with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH). However, only case reports and small case series are available in the literature. We…
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