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Clinical Outcomes of Myocarditis after Moderate-Dose Steroid Therapy in Systemic Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Authors :
Burabha Pussadhamma
Thapanee Tipparot
Naruemol Chaosuwannakit
Ajanee Mahakkanukrauh
Siraphop Suwannaroj
Ratanavadee Nanagara
Chingching Foocharoen
Source :
International Journal of Rheumatology, Vol 2020 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Wiley, 2020.

Abstract

Background. Myocarditis is reported in systemic sclerosis (SSc); however, treatment options and outcomes are limited. Our objective was to define cardiac outcomes after moderate-dose steroid therapy in SSc patients with myocarditis. Method. An open-label study was conducted among SSc patients with myocarditis—as defined by cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), disease onset

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16879260 and 16879279
Volume :
2020
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
International Journal of Rheumatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8ff276456f2d4d6bbb990154e102e826
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8884442