Amy Wasserman

CORONARY ARTERY VASOSPASM AS AN INITIAL PRESENTATION OF GRANULOMATOSIS WITH POLYANGIITIS

Eshaan N Parikh, Anjali Goyal, Rohan Kapur, Amy Wasserman

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Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (DECT) Resolves the Diagnostic Dilemma in an Atypically Presenting Case of Gout

Nirali Sanghavi, Sindhuja Korem, Subo Dey, Amy Wasserman et autres

Gout is a common inflammatory arthropathy that presents as acute monoarthritis, most commonly of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Chronic polyarticular involvement may lead to confusion with other inflammatory arthropathies, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A thorough history, physical examination, synovial fluid analysis, …

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Treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum With Mycophenolate and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Subo Dey, Nirali Sanghavi, Amy Wasserman, Kausik Kar

Pyoderma gangrenosum is an uncommon inflammatory ulcerative skin disorder with an unclear etiology. In many cases, it is associated with several underlying systemic diseases, with inflammatory bowel disease being the most common one. Since it does not have any specific clinical or …

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Hydroxychloroquine and Cardiotoxicity

Subo Dey, Kyuin Lee, Sarah Subhan, Julia Ash et autres

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has been used for rheumatological diseases such as systemic lupus erythematous and rheumatoid arthritis and demonstrated to improve clinical symptoms and reduce long-term sequelae. The drug is metabolized in the liver, is primarily excreted through the kidney, and works by …

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Cardiovascular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nirali Sanghavi, Jenne P. Ingrassia, Sindhuja Korem, Julia Ash et autres

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that characteristically affects the joints. RA has extra-articular manifestations that can impact multiple organ systems including the heart, lungs, eyes, skin, and brain. Cardiovascular involvement is a leading cause of mortality in RA. Cardiovascular …

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Anti-Melanoma Differentiation-Associated Gene 5-Positive Dermatomyositis with RP-ILD: Lessons About Disease Demography Taught by a US Case

Theresa Henson, Alina Kifayat, Amy Wasserman, Dipak Chandy et autres

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Cardiovascular Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis: An Overview of Pathophysiology, Screening Modalities, and Treatment Options

Kyuin Lee, Levy Jo D. Manuntag, Alina Kifayat, Samantha Eugene D. Manuntag et autres

Systemic sclerosis, previously known as scleroderma, is a heterogeneous, systemic disease that is defined by its 3 pathological hallmarks: the production of autoantibodies, small vessel vasculopathy, and fibroblast dysfunction, leading to an increased deposition of extracellular matrix. We conducted a review of …

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Cardiac Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematous: An Overview of the Incidence, Risk Factors, Diagnostic Criteria, Pathophysiology and Treatment Options

Carlos Linares-Koloffon, Alba Posligua, Liliya Gandrabur, Woo Young Kim et autres

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex connective tissue disease that can potentially affect every organ of the human body. In some cases, SLE may present with diverse cardiac manifestations including pericarditis, myocarditis, valvular disease, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and arrhythmias. Heart disease in …

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Cardiac Manifestations in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

Divya Jayakumar, Rui Zhang, Amy Wasserman, Julia Ash

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a group of autoimmune diseases that are characterized by muscle inflammation resulting in elevated muscle enzyme release and distinctive biopsy findings. This group of conditions includes polymyositis, dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis, and necrotizing autoimmune myopathy. Although they have …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Common Questions About Diagnosis and Management.

Amy Wasserman

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most commonly diagnosed systemic inflammatory arthritis, with a lifetime prevalence of up to 1% worldwide. Women, smokers, and those with a family history of the disease are most often affected. Rheumatoid arthritis should be considered if there is …

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Effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) on Immunogenicity of PPSV-23 Vaccine in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Other Autoimmune Diseases

P.J. Prakash, M Tratenberg, Sonja Bobic, R Zhang et autres

Screening and Intervention of Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

R Zhang, Prabhu Prakash, Amy Wasserman, Kirk Sperber et autres