SAT0188 First-line treatment patterns of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody positive versus negative
Abstract:BackgroundPatients with RA who are at a higher risk for progressive and destructive arthritis could be identified using anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) levels.1 Treatment guidelines recommend the use of non-biologic DMARDs as initial treatment in RA; but, if warranted, biologic (b)DMARDs could be considered in early treatment of RA.2 Real-world data describing treatment patterns based on anti-CCP designations are limited.ObjectivesThis study evaluated treatment patterns of patients with RA who are… Show more
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