An elderly woman was diagnosed with the granulomatosis with polyangiiti (GPA) subtype of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) after being misdiagnosed with pneumonia, illustrating the challenges in diagnosing this condition, according to a case report. All types of AAV should be in the differential diagnosis for all…
A family history of cardiovascular disease and higher vasculitis disease activity are risk factors for fatal and non-fatal cardiac disease in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, a study suggests. The study, “Predictors of fatal and non-fatal…
People with anti‑neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)‑associated vasculitis (AAV) who have high levels of cellular microparticles in their blood may be at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a life-threatening blood-clotting condition, a recent study suggests. A 10% increase…
Dialysis for Japanese patients with kidney disease triggered by ANCA-associated vasculitis led to fewer life-threatening relapses and reduced doses of immunosuppressive steroids, a long-term study suggests. The study, “Long‑term follow‑up characteristics of patients with anti‑neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)‑associated vasculitis (AAV) receiving chronic…
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