Abstract Number: 1919 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy & Safety of Tocilizumab in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Single Centre NHS Experience Using Imaging (Ultrasound and PET CT) as a Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool
Background/Purpose: Tocilizumab (TCZ), an IL-6 receptor blocker is approved to treat relapsing, refractory Giant cell arteritis (GCA) We here report our real-life clinical experience with…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: 048 • 2020 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Novel Algorithm to Increase Sensitivity of Detecting Active Arthritis in Children Through Infrared Thermal Imaging
Background/Purpose: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease in children. The use of infrared thermal imaging for screening JIA has not utilized…Abstract Number: 063 • 2020 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Assessment in Pediatric Knee Hypermobility
Background/Purpose: While musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) use in pediatric rheumatology is becoming more common, the majority of pediatric MSUS literature continues to focus on ultrasound findings…Abstract Number: 114 • 2020 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Study in Childhood Arthritis: A Limited Examination
Background/Purpose: A challenge in the management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is most of the core set of assessment measurements are subjective by nature. A…Abstract Number: 301 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
PANLAR Ultrasound Study Group Recommendations for the Use of Imaging in the Management of Patients with Gout
Background/Purpose: Gout is a metabolic disease caused by deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) monohydrate crystals in different tissues. Imaging may be useful to evaluate the…Abstract Number: 344 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Factors Associated with the Disappearance of Calcifications Following Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Lavage of Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy is a common condition causing up to 20% of the painful shoulder. Ultrasound guided percutaneous lavage (UGPL) is indicated after…Abstract Number: 1225 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Limits of Detection of Monosodium Urate Crystals in Synovial Fluid by Ultrasound
Background/Purpose: To evaluate limits of detection of ultrasound to detect monosodium urate crystals suspended in synovial fluid.Methods: Serial dilutions were made mixing liquid tophus aspirated…Abstract Number: 1359 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Correlation of Ultrasound Guided Synovial Biopsies and Surgical Synovial Biopsies in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Synovial biopsy is often performed when other methods of evaluation prove non-diagnostic in the assessment of persistent joint synovitis, whether in the setting of…Abstract Number: 1369 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Angiogenic Factors for Assessing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Era of Sonographic Diagnosis and Biologic Therapy
Background/Purpose: Previously, we demonstrated the direct pro-inflammatory role of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the placenta growth factor (PlGF), and angiogenic factors in…Abstract Number: 1631 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Assessment of the Repeatability and Convergent Validity with Dermal Collagen of High Frequency Ultrasound in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: There have been a number of recent negative clinical trials of SSc utilising the modified Rodnan Skin Score. High Frequency Ultrasound (HFUS) allows objective…Abstract Number: 1855 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Evaluating the OMERACT Definitions of Ultrasound Gout Structural Lesions in the Diagnosis of Gout
Background/Purpose: To evaluate ultrasound (US) as a diagnostic tool for gout with positive urate crystal microscopy as the gold standard, using the OMERACT US working…