Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease. a Comprehensive Guide

ABOUT THIS BOOK

• Of interest to clinicians involved in the care of patients with connective tissue disease, particularly rheumatologists, but also pulmonary specialists, cardiologists and radiologists
• A multi-disciplinary text that includes national and international leaders in rheumatologic lung disease
• Features chapters co-authored by rheumatologists and pulmonologists

The spectrum of systemic rheumatologic disease (often termed connective tissue disease) is characterized by autoimmune-mediated organ dysfunction, and the lungs are a frequent target. There are numerous pulmonary manifestations associated with connective tissue diseases, and all patients with rheumatologic disease are at risk of developing associated lung disease.Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease covers the comprehensive management of rheumatologic lung disease, which requires a multi-disciplinary approach and is optimized by active engagement by rheumatologists working closely with pulmonologists and other specialists. The book offers a practical reference using a case-based approach for practicing clinicians in the ongoing assessment and understanding of rheumatologic lung disease, and presents the science and pathophysiology underlying rheumatologic lung diseases. The first text of its kind specifically dedicated to describe diverse, commonplace, and challenging aspects of rheumatologic lung diseases, Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease serves as an invaluable tool for the practicing clinician.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Lungs - Pulmonary - Rheumatic Disease
Related subjects » Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1: The Lung in Rheumatic Diseases.- 2: Evaluation of Lung Disease in Patients with Connective Tissue Disease.- 3: Rheumatoid Arthritis.- 4: Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis.- 5: Inflammatory Myopathy/Anti-Synthetase Syndrome.- 6: Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).- 7: Pulmonary Manifestations in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.- 8: Pulmonary Manifestations of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome.- 9: Pulmonary Manifestations of Sarcoidosis.- 10: Pulmonary Manifestations of Vasculitis.- 11: Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Connective Tissue Disease.- 12: Respiratory Infections in the Rheumatic Disease Patient.- 13: Lung Transplantation for Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Lung Disease.- 14: Current and Emerging Treatment Options in Interstitial Lung Disease.

AUTHORS & EDITORS

Paul F. Dellaripa
Department of Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
USA

Aryeh Fischer
Division of Rheumatology
Autoimmune and Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Department of Medicine
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
USA

Kevin R. Flaherty
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI
USA