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What is the definition of Vasculitis?
Vasculitis is considered to be an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system causes inflammation of the blood vessels. The disease can be acute or chronic. There are many types of vasculitis, which mainly occurs in rare diseases. Vasculitis causes changes in blood vessels which decrease blood flow and oxygen to body tissues and vital organs. While the causes of vasculitis are often unknown, it can occur after an infection, another disease, or a reaction to medication when the immune system is triggered and attacks the vascular system. Genetics may also be a factor.
What are the symptoms of Vasculitis?
Signs and symptoms of vasculitis can vary but include red spots, lumps, or sores on the skin, rash, nerve problems (which may cause numbness or weakness in hands and feet), cough and difficulty breathing, fever, weight loss, and fatigue.
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What are the current treatments for Vasculitis?
The treatment depends on the type of vasculitis, with the goal of stopping the inflammation. While some vasculitis may improve without treatment, some types require steroids, immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, azathioprine, newer drugs such as rituximab, or surgery.
Who are the top Vasculitis Local Doctors?
Miguel A. Gay-Gonzalez
Elite in Vasculitis
Elite in Vasculitis
Rheumatology Div, 
Santander And Univ. Of The Witwatersrand, ZA 

Miguel Gay-Gonzalez practices in Santander And Univ. Of The Witwatersrand, South Africa. Mr. Gay-Gonzalez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Lung Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Patrice P. Cacoub
Elite in Vasculitis
Elite in Vasculitis
Paris, FR 

Patrice Cacoub practices in Paris, France. Mr. Cacoub is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Cryoglobulinemia, Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, Vitrectomy, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

 
 
 
 
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Eric L. Matteson
Elite in Vasculitis
Elite in Vasculitis
200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English

Eric Matteson is a Rheumatologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Matteson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Tissue Biopsy.

What are the latest Vasculitis Clinical Trials?
Cholesterol and Inflammation Lowering Via Bempedoic Acid, an ACL-inhibiting Regimen in HIV Trial (CLEAR HIV Trial)

Summary: This is a randomized placebo-controlled study in treated and suppressed HIV-infected individuals aged ≥40 years with either known CVD or 1 CVD risk factor to study the effect of Bempedoic acid (BA) on safety, arterial inflammation as assessed by FDG-PET/CT, lipids, inflammation, immune activation, cardiometabolic indices, and non-calcified plaque (NCP) in the coronary arteries (assessed by coronar...

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PET Assessment of Disease Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in ANCA-associated Vasculitis

Summary: Antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a severe autoimmune condition characterised by inflammation of small blood vessels. The condition causes multi-organ dysfunction and, if left untreated, is usually fatal. AAV is difficult to diagnose and the degree of disease activity is challenging to monitor. Current methods of disease activity assessment are either inaccura...

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