Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8623764 | Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism | 2018 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
The new 2013 ARC/EULAR criteria prove more accurate than the former 1980 ACR criteria in identifying and differentiating patients with lcSSc, especially those with associated PAH. Since PAH exhibits a better prognosis if treated early, all SSc patients should undergo PAH screening.
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Authors
Beatriz E. MD, Pilar MD, PhD, Jose Luis MD, PhD, Estibaliz MD, Carmen MD, PhD, M. Jesus Garcia MD, PhD, M. Jose MD, PhD, Loreto MD, PhD, Patricia E. MD,