Iron deficiency in systemic sclerosis patients with and without pulmonary hypertension

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Authors

Gerrina Ruiter · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Irene Lanser · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Frances S. de Man · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Willem J. van der Laarse · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

John Wharton · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Martin R. Wilkins · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Luke Howard

Abstract

ID is more prevalent in SSc-PH than in SSc-nonPH patients and is associated with exercise impairment in both SSc-PH and SSc-nonPH. In addition, ID SSc-PH patients have a significantly worse survival compared with non-ID patients.

Topics & Keywords

Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Iron Metabolism and Disorders Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Lara D. Veeken

Volume 53, Issue 2, pp. 285-292

DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ket331

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