Abstract
Background/Purpose: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is the commonest manifestation of lung disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and the only complication reported to be increasing in prevalence, accounting for 6% of all RA deaths. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) confirmed 25% of RA patients had radiological evidence of ILD. This study examines predictive factors for RA-ILD in a large multi centre UK cohort.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Arthritis and Rheumatism |
Publication status | Published - 30 Oct 2013 |
Event | 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting - San Diego, United States Duration: 25 Oct 2013 → 30 Oct 2013 |