Publications by authors named "J C De Agustin"
Article Synopsis
- Some studies suggest that relying only on clinical values to assess remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can overlook subclinical inflammation, prompting the need for imaging tools like ultrasound (US) to improve therapy decisions.
- A multicenter study was conducted with RA patients fulfilling specific criteria to compare treatment outcomes based on clinical evaluation versus ultrasound findings, with follow-ups at 12, 18, and 24 months.
- Results indicated that while both groups experienced disease exacerbations, most complications occurred in the clinical group, highlighting the potential benefit of integrating ultrasound assessments into treatment optimization for RA patients.
Introduction And Aims: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) induced by the implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) is an increasingly common cause of severe TR. Our aim was to describe the echocardiographic phenotypic characteristics of CIED-induced severe TR.
Methods: Retrospective cohort study that included patients with severe TR related to CIED diagnosed in the cardiac imaging unit of a Spanish tertiary hospital.
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated the effectiveness of closing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) after a cryptogenic stroke, comparing those who had it done within 9 months (early closure) to those who had it done after 9 months (delayed closure).
- The research found no significant differences in recurrence rates of cerebrovascular events or systemic embolisms between the early and delayed closure groups, indicating similar outcomes regardless of when the procedure was performed.
- The results suggest that PFO closure might be beneficial even in patients with a cryptogenic event that occurred more than 9 months ago, challenging the notion that the timing of the closure is critical.
Relationship Between Ultrasound and Physical Examination in the Assessment of Enthesitis in Patients With Spondyloarthritis: Results From the DEUS Multicenter Study.
Arthritis Rheumatol
January 2025
Objective: The study objectives were (i) to explore the agreement between the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) ultrasound lesions of enthesitis and physical examination in assessing enthesitis in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and (ii) to investigate the prevalence and clinical relevance of subclinical enthesitis in this population.
Methods: Twenty rheumatology centers participated in this cross-sectional study. Patients with SpA, including axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), underwent both ultrasound scan and physical examination of large lower limb entheses.
Introduction: Preoperative application of botulinum toxin type A has demonstrated to be safe and effective in the closure of complex ventral hernias in adults. However, its use in pediatrics has been little documented.
Case Report: We present the case of a 22-month-old girl with a complex abdominal wall ventral hernia secondary to multiple neonatal laparotomies.