Comorbidities and Risk Factors Associated with Inflammatory Vasculitis in the Adult Population.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES: Inflammatory vasculitis (IV) is characterized by blood vessel inflammation, leading to vessel damage and potential organ failure. This study aimed to identify the risk factors and comorbidities in adults with IV.

METHODS: A retrospective review of adult patients receiving outpatient care was conducted. Variables were compared between IV and non-IV (NoIV) groups.

RESULTS: Among 1500 patients, 626 (41.7%) had IV. Patients in the IV group were significantly older (IV = 66.5 ± 18.8 vs NoIV = 52.9 ± 18.4 years;

CONCLUSION: IV is associated with older age, female sex, non-White race, tobacco use, recreational drug use, hypertension, DM, cardiovascular disorders (CAD, CHF, PAD, CVA), pulmonary disorders (COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis), osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, SLE, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Volume

16

First Page

21501319251363020

Last Page

21501319251363020

ISSN

2150-1327

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

40741830

Department(s)

Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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