Treatment options for patients with these rare diseases have expanded in recent years, but rheumatologists may have limited experience with systemic vasculitis. Three new guidelines have been released ...

Vasculitis is a common complication of active lupus that affects your blood vessels. Symptoms depend on which blood vessels are involved and can range from skin issues and headaches to seizures and ...

Vasculitis causes your blood vessels to narrow, which can cut off blood supply to your tissues and organs. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) Vasculitis, also called angiitis or arteritis, is an ...

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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Vasculitis Foundation (VF), released three new guidelines for the treatment and management of systemic vasculitis. Vasculitis is a ...

GUEST OPINION: Vasculitis is a rare but serious condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. This inflammation can affect arteries, veins, and capillaries, disrupting normal blood flow ...

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) comprises a group of small vessel disorders in which autoantibodies against neutrophil enzymes drive inflammation and vascular injury.

The most common types of large vessel vasculitis (LVV) are giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK). The main feature of both is chronic inflammation of the arteries. Rapid management ...

The left side shows HCV-related lymphoproliferative disorders, which can be benign (cryoglobulinemic vasculitis) or malignant (lymphoma). The right side shows the effect of HCV infection on various ...

When vasculitis affects the skin, it can cause red or purple spots to develop. It may also cause ulcers or blisters. A vasculitis rash can become painful or itchy. Vasculitis is an inflammation and ...