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Ryuichi Ohta practices practicing medicine in Unnan, Japan. Mr. Ohta is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Vasculitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Vasculitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
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Kenneth Warrington is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Warrington is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Vasculitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.
Richard Watts practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Watts is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Vasculitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.
Summary: Blood platelets, well known for their role in hemostasis, are abnormally activated in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but also from other immunomediated diseases (scleroderma, vasculitis, myositis, Gougerot-Sjögren's and rheumatoid arthritis) in cases of high disease activity. Once activated, platelets express adhesion molecules such as P-selectin on their surface, enab...