Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence
of antiphospholipid antibodies, such as lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibodies and …

During infections or acute conditions high-density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL-C) levels
decrease very rapidly and HDL particles undergo profound changes in their composition …

Objectives The impact of inflammatory rheumatic diseases on COVID-19 severity is poorly
known. Here, we compare the outcomes of a cohort of patients with rheumatic diseases with …

Níveis de evidência Nível A Dados obtidos a partir de múltiplos estudos randomizados de
bom porte, concordantes e/ou de meta-análise robusta de estudos clínicos randomizados …

Level of evidence Level A Data obtained from multiple concordant large randomized trials
and/or robust meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Level B Data obtained from less …

Objectives To determine the causes and predictors of mortality in systemic sclerosis (SSc).
Methods Patients with SSc (n= 5860) fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology …

Desde que a Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC) estabeleceu como meta, seguindo
o exemplo da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), de reduzir a mortalidade …

Various autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), including rheumatoid arthritis,
spondyloarthritis, vasculitis and systemic lupus erythematosus, are associated with …

Multisystem autoimmune rheumatic diseases are heterogeneous rare disorders associated
with substantial morbidity and mortality. Efforts to create international consensus within the …

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases can affect the cardiac vasculature, valves, myocardium,
pericardium, and conduction system, leading to a plethora of cardiovascular manifestations …