Prediction of recurrence and remission using superb microvascular imaging in rheumatoid arthritis.
Hidemasa MatsuoAkari ImamuraMadoka ShimizuMaiko InagakiYuko TsujiShuichiro NakaboMotomu HashimotoHiromu ItoShiro TanakaTsuneyo MimoriYasutomo FujiiPublished in: Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001) (2019)
We identified the optimal joint cut-off scores for predicting recurrence and remission in RA patients. Risk-stratification therapy based on the ultrasound scores may improve outcome and quality of life for patients with RA.
Keyphrases
- rheumatoid arthritis
- disease activity
- end stage renal disease
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- ankylosing spondylitis
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- magnetic resonance imaging
- newly diagnosed
- high resolution
- peritoneal dialysis
- interstitial lung disease
- free survival
- stem cells
- ultrasound guided
- cell therapy