The role of endothelial cells in the vasculopathy of systemic sclerosis: a systematic review
…, K Melsens, H Declercq, E Vandecasteele… - Autoimmunity …, 2017 - Elsevier
Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder
characterized by fibroproliferative vasculopathy, immunological abnormalities and progressive …
characterized by fibroproliferative vasculopathy, immunological abnormalities and progressive …
[HTML][HTML] Systemic sclerosis: state of the art on clinical practice guidelines
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an orphan disease characterised by autoimmunity, fibrosis of the
skin and internal organs, and vasculopathy. SSc may be associated with high morbidity and …
skin and internal organs, and vasculopathy. SSc may be associated with high morbidity and …
Nailfold capillaroscopy in systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and critical appraisal
…, Y Piette, V Riccieri, N Ughi, E Vandecasteele… - Autoimmunity …, 2018 - Elsevier
Nailfold capillaroscopy is an easy, non-invasive technique to assess microvascular involvement
in rheumatic diseases. Multiple studies describe capillaroscopic changes in systemic …
in rheumatic diseases. Multiple studies describe capillaroscopic changes in systemic …
[HTML][HTML] Acute and critically ill peripartum cardiomyopathy and'bridge to'therapeutic options: a single center experience with intra-aortic balloon pump, extra corporeal …
…, F De Somer, Y De Block, F Tromp, E Vandecasteele… - Critical Care, 2011 - Springer
Introduction Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) patients refractory to medical therapy and
intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation or in whom weaning from these therapies …
intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation or in whom weaning from these therapies …
Screening for pulmonary arterial hypertension in an unselected prospective systemic sclerosis cohort
E Vandecasteele, B Drieghe, K Melsens… - European …, 2017 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Screening for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) improves
outcomes. The DETECT screening algorithm is recommended in a high-risk SSc subgroup. …
outcomes. The DETECT screening algorithm is recommended in a high-risk SSc subgroup. …
Pulmonary hypertension in connective tissue diseases, new evidence and challenges
MC Vonk, E Vandecasteele… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a lethal complication of different connective tissue
diseases such as systemic sclerosis, mixed connective tissue disease and systemic lupus …
diseases such as systemic sclerosis, mixed connective tissue disease and systemic lupus …
[PDF][PDF] Gender, TIMI risk score and in-hospital mortality in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI: results from the Belgian STEMI registry
…, H De Raedt, A De Meester, E Vandecasteele… - …, 2014 - cardioster.be
Aims: The relationship between the predictive performance of the TIMI risk score for STEMI
and gender has not been evaluated in the setting of primary PCI (pPCI). Here, we compared …
and gender has not been evaluated in the setting of primary PCI (pPCI). Here, we compared …
Stabilization of microcirculation in patients with early systemic sclerosis with diffuse skin involvement following rituximab treatment: an open-label study
… DE PAUW, ELLEN DESCHEPPER, YVES PIETTE, BARBARA RUARO, ALBERTO SULLI,
ELS VANDECASTEELE, KARIN MELSENS, FILIP DE KEYSER and MAURIZIO CUTOLO …
ELS VANDECASTEELE, KARIN MELSENS, FILIP DE KEYSER and MAURIZIO CUTOLO …
Two years follow-up of an open-label pilot study of treatment with rituximab in patients with early diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
K Melsens, E Vandecasteele, E Deschepper… - Acta Clinica …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: Following results in open-label studies of rituximab in patients with systemic
sclerosis, a Belgian three-centre initiative was launched to explore safety and efficacy of …
sclerosis, a Belgian three-centre initiative was launched to explore safety and efficacy of …
Six-minute walk test in systemic sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
E Vandecasteele, M De Pauw, F De Keyser… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) are
the leading causes of death in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Although the six-minute walk test (…
the leading causes of death in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Although the six-minute walk test (…