Abstract Number: 0312 • ACR Convergence 2020
Dactylitis Is Associated with Greater Disease Severity, Ultrasound Synovitis, and Erosive Damage, in Very Early DMARD Naïve Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Dactylitis is a hallmark feature of Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), defined as a uniform swelling of a finger or toe (“sausage digit”). It is associated…Abstract Number: 1015 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Liver Fibrosis Among Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients on Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
Background/Purpose: Majority of DMARDs, including methotrexate (MTX), leflunomide (LEF) and sulfasalazine (SSZ) arebelieved to be hepatotoxic, causing liver fibrosis. However, the clinical findings were inconsistent.…Abstract Number: 1540 • ACR Convergence 2020
Association Between Disease Activity and Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case-Control Study
Background/Purpose: Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) have a higher prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which is the most common cause of death in this group. Disease…Abstract Number: 1925 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasound Follow-up Examination of Intima-Media-Thickness of the Temporal and Axillary Artery over Six Months in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Giant Cell Arteritis
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound (US) plays an important role in diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA). To date it is unknown how intima-media-thickness (IMT) of affected arteries…Abstract Number: 0313 • ACR Convergence 2020
Swollen Joints but Not Tender Joints Are Associated with Ultrasound Power Doppler Synovitis in Very Early DMARD Naive Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Clinical tender and swollen joint counts are used for biologic drug eligibility and clinical trial inclusion criteria. Ultrasonography (US) adds to clinical examination as…Abstract Number: 1110 • ACR Convergence 2020
Osteoarthritis-Related Knee Inflammation Measured by Ultrasound Is Associated with Performance-Based Measures of Function
Background/Purpose: Signs of inflammation in knee osteoarthritis (OA), including synovitis, are associated with worse clinical outcomes such as increased pain, risk of progression, and future…Abstract Number: 1541 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasound in Knee Osteoarthritis: Reader Performance, Sonographic Features, and Correlation with Radiographic Findings
Background/Purpose: Radiography is the most widespread imaging technique used in the evaluation of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and MRI is known to be specific in characterization…Abstract Number: 1927 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasonographic Halo Score as a Marker for Diagnosis and Monitoring of Disease Activity in GCA
Background/Purpose: EULAR recommendations highlights ultrasound (US) as the first line imaging investigation for giant cell arteritis (GCA). Traditionally, the halo sign and compression sign have…Abstract Number: 0314 • ACR Convergence 2020
Accuracy of Physical Examination to Detect Synovial and Extra-synovial Pathologies in Psoriatic Arthritis in Comparison to Ultrasonography
Background/Purpose: The aim of this study to explore the comparison of physical examination (PE) and ultrasound (US) detected synovial and extra-synovial pathologies of the hands…Abstract Number: 1179 • ACR Convergence 2020
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment with Carotid Ultrasonography in Addition to the Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factor in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Control Study
Background/Purpose: To assess the Cardiovascular Risk (CV) in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients using carotid ultasonography additionally to the traditional CV risk factors.Methods: A single center…Abstract Number: 1543 • ACR Convergence 2020
Prevalence of Ultrasound Findings Suggestive of Inflammatory Arthritis in Children with Skin Psoriasis (ChildEchoPso)
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of psoriasis in children is estimated between 0.5-1% (1), and can be associated with musculoskeletal involvement, althought the prevalence and typology of…Abstract Number: 1928 • ACR Convergence 2020
Quantitative Ultrasound of Temporal, Axillary and Subclavian Arteries to Monitor Tocilizumab Treatment in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Giant Cell Arteritis: A 24 Week Analysis
Background/Purpose: Tocilizumab (TCZ) suppresses CRP. Thus, CRP cannot be used as a marker for disease activity in GCA patients treated with TCZ and monitoring of…Abstract Number: 0315 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Role of Ultrasound for the Assessment of Psoriatic Arthritis Patients with Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: The presence of fibromyalgia (FMS) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients increases the scores of the clinical measures of disease activity. The aim of this…Abstract Number: 1182 • ACR Convergence 2020
Increased Prevalence of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Postmenopausal Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Control Study
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of mortality in women in developed countries. CVD risk rises with age, yet for women there is…Abstract Number: 1546 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Radiography of the Fingers’ Joints of Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and conventional radiography are the leading imaging modalities for musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment in PsA. However, little is reported…