Abstract Number: 1474 • ACR Convergence 2023
Associations and Outcomes of Critical Peripheral Ischemia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Data from Indian SLE Inception Cohort for Research (INSPIRE)
Background/Purpose: Among the cutaneous manifestations of SLE, critical peripheral ischemia (CPI) including digital infarcts and gangrene are considered rare, gangrene occurring only in about 0.2%…Abstract Number: 1520 • ACR Convergence 2023
Identifying Core Domains for Clinical Trials in Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Digital Ulcers Using the Delphi Consensus Method
Background/Purpose: The OMERACT Scleroderma Vascular Disease Working Group sought to identify essential core outcome domains for inclusion in clinical trials focusing on Raynaud's phenomenon (RP)…Abstract Number: 1527 • ACR Convergence 2023
Acute Effects of Intravenous Iloprost on Finger Power Doppler Ultrasound in Scleroderma Patients
Background/Purpose: So far few studies explored ultrasound (US) as a tool to assess vascular subcutaneous involvement in patients affected by systemic sclerosis (SSc). We aim…Abstract Number: 1518 • ACR Convergence 2022
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Treatment Patterns of Digital Ischemic Complications in Systemic Sclerosis: A Single Center Cross-Sectional Study
Background/Purpose: Digital ischemic complications (DICs, including digital ulcers, digital pitting/scars, gangrene and/or amputation) can significantly impact hand function, disability and overall prognosis in SSc. We…Abstract Number: 1541 • ACR Convergence 2022
MRI Digital Artery Volume Index (DAVIX) Predicts Future Digital Ulcers and Disease Progression in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Fibroproliferative vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is caused by neointima proliferation is a key pathologic feature of SSc which results in arterial vessel narrowing…Abstract Number: 1559 • ACR Convergence 2022
Long Term Clinical Effects of Apremilast on Behcet’s Disease and Changes in Serum Cytokines
Background/Purpose: Apremilast, the small-molecule phosphodiesterase -4 inhibitor, was approved for the treatment of recurrent oral ulcers associated with Behcet's disease (BD) in Japan from September…Abstract Number: 2168 • ACR Convergence 2022
A Novel Pharmaco-Interventional Approach for the Treatment of Refractory Digital Ischemia in Systemic Sclerosis – Percutaneous Revascularization Combined with Intravenous Vasodilatory Therapy
Background/Purpose: The combination of Raynaud´s Phenomenon (RP) and vasculopathy, characterized by intimal proliferation and fibrosis, endothelial dysfunction, and smooth-muscle activation, can lead to severe digital…Abstract Number: 0412 • ACR Convergence 2021
Prevalence, Distribution, Clinical Correlates and Outcomes of Upper Extremity Macrovascular Disease in Systemic Sclerosis: Results from a Single Center Referral Cohort (2001-2018)
Background/Purpose: To study the prevalence, anatomical distribution, clinical correlates and outcomes of macrovascular disease (MVD) on duplex ultrasound (US) of the upper extremity in Systemic…Abstract Number: 1387 • ACR Convergence 2021
Macrovascular Dysfunction and Its Clinical Implication in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Microvascular dysfunction is a key and determining feature of scleroderma (SSc). But contrary to earlier belief there is emerging evidence to suggest co-occurrence of…Abstract Number: 0405 • ACR Convergence 2020
Disease Activity and Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Patients with Behçet’s Syndrome Who Achieved and Maintained Oral Ulcer Complete Response with Apremilast Treatment
Background/Purpose: Recurrent, painful oral ulcers (OU) are common symptoms of Behçet’s syndrome that can impact daily activities and impair quality of life (QoL) (Kokturk A.…Abstract Number: 0407 • ACR Convergence 2020
Achievement of Early and Sustained Complete Response of Oral Ulcers with Apremilast Compared with Placebo in Patients with Active Behçet’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Painful and recurring oral ulcers (OU) are a common manifestation of Behçet’s syndrome that can interfere with eating and have a negative impact on…Abstract Number: 0425 • ACR Convergence 2020
MAGIC Syndrome in a Cohort of Patients with Relapsing Polychondritis
Background/Purpose: Mouth and genital ulcers with inflamed cartilage (MAGIC) syndrome is an extremely rare condition that encompasses symptoms of relapsing polychondritis (RP) and Behcet’s disease…Abstract Number: 0553 • ACR Convergence 2020
The US Prevalence of Ulcerative Colitis Associated Peripheral Arthralgias and Arthritis: Data from the National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Background/Purpose: An association between ulcerative colitis (UC) and peripheral arthritis has been known since the 1930’s and more recently has been described as a part…Abstract Number: 0915 • ACR Convergence 2020
Clinical Bedside Tools to Assess Systemic Sclerosis Vasculopathy: Can Digital Thermal Monitoring and Sublingual Microscopy Identify Patients with Current or past Digital Ulcers?
Background/Purpose: Sublingual microscopy is reported as a useful tool for vasculopathy assessment in SSc. Digital thermal monitoring (DTM) correlates with flow-mediated dilatation, and may identify…Abstract Number: 1380 • ACR Convergence 2020
Digital Occlusive Arterial Disease on Laser Doppler Flowmetry Increases the Risk of Digital Ischemic Complications in Systemic Sclerosis: Results from a Single Center Referral Cohort (2001-2018)
Background/Purpose: Vascular dysfunction is a key feature of systemic sclerosis (SSc), manifesting clinically as Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) with or without digital ischemia. Laser doppler flowmetry…
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