Remission: How Do We Get There 2024

0:00 1:21 Understanding inflammation. 3:50 What is remission in vasculitis? 4:09 Remission with the skin, kidney, and lungs. 5:37 How long does it take to go into remission? 6:18 Is remission the same as a cure? 6:47 How can we tell if remission is present? 7:53 Looking at Giant Cell Arteritis. 8:49 Looking at GPA. 10:35 If I’m in remission why don’t I feel that great? 11:06 What is damage in vasculitis? 13:51 Does damage always occur? 14:02 Can the damage be reversed? 14:36 What is the relevance of damage to remission? 15:00 Why is it so important to determine if remission is present? 15:15 Will I have a relapse? 15:51 What triggers a relapse? 16:12 If a relapse occurs will it be the same as my diagnosis? 16:26 Something is new or worse. Does that mean I’m having a relapse? 16:52 How do I achieve remission? 17:40 How long does maintenance medication need to be continued? 18:49 Is there anything I can do to prevent a relapse? 21:36 How do I know if my symptoms are indicating a relapse? 22:51 How would a patient know what symptoms need to be reported to their rheumatologist as opposed to just their PCP? 24:04 Can you be in remission if some of your consistently positive? Remission: How Do We Get There July 2023 In this presentation, Dr. Langford delves into what is meant by the idea of “remission.” She examines the interrelated terms of damage and relapse and briefly touches upon getting to remission and staying there, using questions and answers to illustrate the meaning of these concepts. Expand your knowledge of vasculitis. Visit the Vasculitis Foundation website at: https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/