Abstract Number: 1140 • ACR Convergence 2024
Pulmonary Hypertension in Hospitalized Patients with Dermatomyositis & Polymyositis: A Nationwide Cohort Analysis
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) are idiopathic inflammatory myopathies characterized by muscles inflammation, proximal muscle weakness and extramuscular manifestations. A particularly challenging extramuscular manifestation…Abstract Number: 2052 • ACR Convergence 2024
Role of Scleroderma/myositis-related Autoantibodies Detected by Immunoblot to the Diagnosis of Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases in 410 Patients from a Single Referral Center
Background/Purpose: In clinical practice, immunoblot assays are being used more frequently as a diagnostic tool for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs).Our aim was to evaluate the…Abstract Number: 1141 • ACR Convergence 2024
Defining a Novel Type of Myositis: Immune Mediated Megaconial Myopathy (IMMM)
Background/Purpose: To describe a novel type of myositis, immune mediated megaconial myopathy (IMMM), pathologically characterized by giant mitochondria (megaconia).Methods: We reviewed the Mayo Clinic Muscle…Abstract Number: 2058 • ACR Convergence 2024
Association of Anti-Synthetase Antibody Subtypes with Radiographic Progression of Interstitial Lung Disease in Anti-Synthetase Syndrome: An Analysis of the CLASS Project Database
Background/Purpose: In anti-synthetase syndrome (ASSD), clinical presentations vary from isolated interstitial lung disease (ILD) to systemic multi-organ manifestations. Several studies emphasize the crucial role of…Abstract Number: 1144 • ACR Convergence 2024
Autoantibody and Radiological Profiles as Prognostic Indicators in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Insights into Mortality and Interstitial Lung Disease Development
Background/Purpose: The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) constitute a diverse group of acquired muscle disorders, often involving multiple organs such as the skin, heart, and lungs.…Abstract Number: 2059 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Rs35705950 Promoter Variant of Muc5b Is Associated with Usual Interstitial Pneumonia in Antisynthetase Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Rs35705950 variant in the MUC5B gene promoter is a critical genetic risk factor in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It has been associated with usual…Abstract Number: 1146 • ACR Convergence 2024
Impact of COVID-19 on Myositis Testing Trends
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM), also known as myositis, are a group of heterogeneous autoimmune disorders that lead to muscle injury. Autoantibodies help make the…Abstract Number: 2066 • ACR Convergence 2024
Comparative Diagnostic Efficacy of Quantitative Measurement of Echo Intensity and Texture versus Qualitative Analysis of Ultrasound Images in Myositis
Background/Purpose: Recently, the role of imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis and classification of myositis has become increasingly…Abstract Number: 1149 • ACR Convergence 2024
Cause-Specific Proportionate Mortality Trends in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and economic health burden compared to the general population despite advancements in overall disease management.…Abstract Number: 2067 • ACR Convergence 2024
Clinical and Laboratory Characterization of Overlap Connective Tissue Disease in Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Results from the MYOTReCSZ Cohort
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM) comprise systemic autoimmune dosorders which may occur in patients with other conective tissue diseases (CTD). The coexistence of IIM with…Abstract Number: 1152 • ACR Convergence 2024
Nailfold Videocapillaroscopy Abnormalities in Different Autoimmune Inflammatory Myopathy Subsets
Background/Purpose: Nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC) alterations have mostly been described in autoimmune inflammatory myopathies (AIM) classified using Bohan and Peter criteria. The aim of this study…Abstract Number: 2071 • ACR Convergence 2024
Self-Efficacy Contributes to Better Health Outcomes in Patients of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Insights from the COVAD 3 Dataset
Background/Purpose: Self-efficacy is crucial for chronic disease management. Given the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, encouraging patients to actively manage their disease may be an…Abstract Number: 1155 • ACR Convergence 2024
Stratification of Cancer Risk in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies. Application of the IMACS Guidelines to Enhance Screening
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) carry an elevated risk of cancer incidence. Recently published International Guidelines for IIM-associated cancer screening from the Myositis Assessment and…Abstract Number: 2073 • ACR Convergence 2024
Ultrasound Findings of Activity in Patients with Inflammatory Myopathies and Clinical and Laboratory Comparison
Background/Purpose: Muscle ultrasound (MUS) is a non-invasive tool that may explore the extent of muscle abnormalities and contribute to early diagnosis and follow-up of patients…Abstract Number: 1159 • ACR Convergence 2024
Anti-synthetase Syndrome (ASSD) Related Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in Comparison to Non-ASSD Related ILDs: Analysis from the “Classification Criteria for Anti-synthetase Syndrome (CLASS)” Project Database
Background/Purpose: Anti-synthetase syndrome (ASSD) is a subset of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by autoantibodies directed against aminoacyl tRNA synthetases. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can be…
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