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…Abstract Number: 1936 • ACR Convergence 2020
Prospective Analysis of Flow Velocity of the Central Retinal Artery in Newly Diagnosed Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis with Visual Symptoms and Controls
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of systemic vasculitis in patients aged 50 years and older.1 Visual symptoms as amaurosis and…Abstract Number: 0317 • ACR Convergence 2020
Axial Involvement in Psoriatic Arthritis in a Comprehensive Rapid Diagnosis Program (Reuma-check PsA). Analysis of Its Characteristics
Background/Purpose: To date, there is no consensus that allows an appropriate definition of axial involvement in PsA, that ranges between 25 to 70%. To estimate…Abstract Number: 1251 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessing the Construct Validity of the Novel OMERACT Ultrasound Scoring System for Salivary Glands Target Lesions by Comparison with MRI in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome – An OMERACT Ultrasound Working Group Exercise
Background/Purpose: Imaging techniques such as salivary gland ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are able to diagnose primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) patients with high sensitivity…Abstract Number: 1549 • ACR Convergence 2020
Joint Damage and Malalignment Determine Articular Tenderness More Than Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis or Osteoarthritis in Established Disease
Background/Purpose: To determine whether clinical tenderness can be considered a sign of inflammatory joint activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) or psoriatic…Abstract Number: 1938 • ACR Convergence 2020
Risk for Vision Loss and Relapse in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) involves both the cranial and large vessels. Studies have shown that while the vision loss rates are higher, the relapse…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…
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