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[Vasculitis. Treatment outcome parameters].

P M Aries1, A Gause

  • 1Rheumatologie im Struenseehaus, Mörkenstr. 47, 22767, Hamburg-Altona. rheumatologie@hamburg.de

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|December 20, 2008
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Defining outcome parameters has dramatically improved vasculitis patient care. Key goals now include inducing and maintaining remission, and preventing complications for small and large vessel vasculitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
  • Vasculitis Research

Background:

  • Significant advancements in vasculitis patient care have been achieved.
  • European collaborative studies have been pivotal in defining disease parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize European recommendations for managing small and large vessel vasculitis.
  • To highlight the evolution of outcome criteria in vasculitis care.

Main Methods:

  • Phase I: Definition of disease stages and activity in vasculitis.
  • Phases II & III: Summarization of randomized controlled trials and development of European recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Established clear definitions for disease stages and activity.
  • Published European recommendations for the care of small and large vessel vasculitis.

Conclusions:

  • Outcome parameter definition is crucial for improving vasculitis patient care.
  • Inducing/maintaining remission and preventing complications are primary goals for all vasculitis types.