Journal article
Association of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis and cardiovascular events: a population-based cohort study
Abstract
Background: Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is implicated in elevating the risk for cardiovascular (CV) disease; whether the elevated risk applies to all types of CV diseases or specific types is unclear. This study examined the association of AAV and adverse CV outcomes compared with the non-AAV population.
Methods: We conducted a population-based, retrospective cohort study of adults (mean age 61 years, …
Authors
Massicotte-Azarniouch D; Petrcich W; Walsh M; Canney M; Hundemer GL; Milman N; Hladunewich MA; Fairhead T; Sood MM
Journal
Clinical Kidney Journal, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 681–692
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 31, 2022
DOI
10.1093/ckj/sfab229
ISSN
2048-8505