Abstract Number: 1871 • ACR Convergence 2022
Hospitalization Outcomes for Acute Myocardial Infraction and Acute Heart Failure in Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM) from 2016-2019 National Inpatient Sample (NIS)
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease was encountered in 15% of hospital admission from 2016-2017 for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) based on the National Inpatient Sample…Abstract Number: 1976 • ACR Convergence 2022
Outcomes of the First Episode of STEMI in Rheumatoid Arthritis from the National Inpatient Sample Database 2016-2019
Background/Purpose: Patients with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) than the general population, with most deaths resulting from myocardial infarctions.…Abstract Number: 0447 • ACR Convergence 2022
Is Systemic Vasculitis a Risk Factor for Myocardial Infarction? A Retrospective Cohort Study from the National Inpatient Sample
Background/Purpose: Systemic vasculitis is a group of uncommon conditions characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, leading to organ ischemia and necrosis. Although several rheumatological disorders…Abstract Number: 0575 • ACR Convergence 2022
Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Risks Among Patients Who Initiated Treatment with Denosumab or Zoledronic Acid for Osteoporosis
Background/Purpose: There has been inconsistent evidence published regarding the cardio- and cerebrovascular benefits and risks of anti-osteoporosis medications. EU regulators requested Amgen to evaluate the…Abstract Number: 1195 • ACR Convergence 2022
Duloxetine and the Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Medicare Recipients with Non-Cancer Pain
Background/Purpose: Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant also prescribed for musculoskeletal and other forms of chronic pain. Its dual pharmacologic properties have the potential…Abstract Number: 1454 • ACR Convergence 2022
A High Genetic Risk of SLE Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Myocardial Infarction; A Combined Observational and Mendelian Randomization Study
Background/Purpose: The reasons for the high cardiovascular morbidity in patients with SLE are not fully understood. Here, we combine a mendelian randomization (MR) approach and…Abstract Number: 1471 • ACR Convergence 2022
Trends and Predictors of Hospitalizations Due to Acute Myocardial Infarction in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular events occur more frequently and with earlier onset in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) compared with healthy individuals. Several studies have concluded…Abstract Number: 1615 • ACR Convergence 2022
Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Systemic Vasculitis and Population Controls: Characteristics and Overall Mortality
Background/Purpose: The deleterious effect of inflammation combined with glucocorticoid treatment may increase the risk for atherosclerotic events. The aims of this study were to investigate…Abstract Number: 1817 • ACR Convergence 2022
Acute Coronary Syndrome in Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from the National Inpatient Sample
Background/Purpose: Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) is a common crystal-induced arthritis characterized by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the articular tissues. Acute CPP…Abstract Number: 0446 • ACR Convergence 2021
Clinical Characteristics, Including History of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke, Among US PMO Women Initiating Treatment with Romosozumab and Other Anti-osteoporosis Therapies
Background/Purpose: This study is an ongoing USFDA post-marketing requirement (2020-2024) to assess the impact of boxed warning on romosozumab (romo) treatment and the feasibility of…Abstract Number: 1099 • ACR Convergence 2021
Characteristics and Outcomes of Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis, Gout and Osteoarthritis Patients Using the National Inpatient Sample Database from 2002-2018
Background/Purpose: Patients with the autoimmune rheumatic disease have an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction (MI). Our study was designed to compare the prevalence, characteristics…Abstract Number: 1833 • ACR Convergence 2021
Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) with Biologic and Targeted Synthetic Antirheumatic Agents in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: The efficacy of biologics and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic agents approved for treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is well documented, but cardiovascular safety…Abstract Number: 1915 • ACR Convergence 2021
Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes with Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Many guidelines recommend limiting glucocorticoids to short-term use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but up to 40% of patients remain on glucocorticoids long-term.…Abstract Number: 0239 • ACR Convergence 2020
Adjudicated MACE and VTE in the Filgotinib RA Program: Integrated Analysis from Phase 2 and 3 Clinical Trials
Background/Purpose: Filgotinib (FIL)—an oral, selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor (JAKi)—improved RA signs and symptoms in three phase 3 trials. Despite the efficacy of FIL and…Abstract Number: 1181 • ACR Convergence 2020
Gains in Cardiovascular Risk Knowledge Through Web Based Educational Intervention for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Ischemic heart disease in RA is often silent and precedes myocardial…
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