A new prediction tool may help identify which people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) are at risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition in which blood clots block blood flow through veins, a study showed. Using real-world patient data, researchers developed the AAV-VTE model based on four factors that…
ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), marked by inflammation and damage to small blood vessels in the body, still shows low-level immune activity in the background even when symptoms are absent, a study found. This is particularly true for its rare type EGPA, fully, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, according to the…
Discussion
If you live with ANCA vasculitis, you’ve probably heard the word “acceptance” more than once. It’s a word that can feel loaded and even frustrating. When people suggest acceptance, it can sound like they’re asking us to like what has happened, to stop fighting, or to quietly surrender to…
Becoming educated and informed about ANCA vasculitis is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your ANCA vasculitis journey.
There is no cure for ANCA vasculitis yet, but here you can find more information about current approved treatments, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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