Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome) Overview

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What is the definition of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)?
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg Strauss syndrome) is a condition characterized by asthma, high levels of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection), and inflammation of small to medium sized blood vessels (vasculitis). The inflamed vessels can affect various organ systems including the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, skin, heart and nervous system. The exact cause of Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is unknown, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disorder.
Who are the top Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome) Local Doctors?
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

Office

1400 Jackson St Ste A542, 
Denver, CO 
Experience:
33+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Michael Wechsler is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Wechsler has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, and Eosinophilic Asthma.

Philip Seo
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Spanish
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Philip Seo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology. A graduate of Harvard College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Dr. Seo completed his Internal Medicine training as a member of the Osler Medical Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since then, he has worked at Johns Hopkins in several capacities, including as a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and as an Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Seo is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program. His clinical interests lie in the assessment and treatment of patients with systemic vasculitis, in particular, the ANCA-associated vasculitides, which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Dr. Seo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

 
 
 
 
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Oskar Alexander Str, 26, 
Bad Bramstedt, SH, DE 

Frank Moosig practices in Bad Bramstedt, Germany. Mr. Moosig is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.

What are the latest Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome) Clinical Trials?
VCRC Genetic Repository One-Time DNA Protocol

Summary: The purpose of this study is to identify genes that increase the risk of developing vasculitis, a group of severe diseases that feature inflammation of blood vessels. Results of these studies will provide vasculitis researchers with insight into the causes of these diseases and generate new ideas for diagnostic tests and therapies, and will be of great interest to the larger communities of researc...

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The Vasculitis Pregnancy Registry (V-PREG)

Summary: The purpose of this study is to learn about the experience of women with vasculitis who become pregnant. In particular, the study will consist of several online surveys to assess 1. each woman's vasculitis severity and pregnancy-related experiences, and 2. pregnancy outcomes.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center