Assessing Disease Activity in Large Vessel Vasculitis

Assessing disease activity in large vessel vasculitis, especially as imaging techniques evolve, presents a challenge for clinicians. This study focused on the association between 18F Florodioxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (PET) activity and angiographic progression of disease in large vessel vasculitis. The findings revealed that a negative PET scan provided reassurance as it indicated stable angiographic disease. Furthermore, the presence of PET activity was strongly associated with subsequent angiographic change, highlighting the potential benefits of frequent imaging to monitor disease progression. The study also emphasized the importance of multimodal imaging and incorporating different forms of imaging to better assess and predict disease outcomes.