The association between endothelial microparticles and inflammation in patients with systemic sclerosis and Raynaud’s phenomenon as detected by functional imaging

Abstract

EMP indicate molecular vascular damage in SSc; in this study a strong association between EMP and perivascular inflammation as quantified by FOI is demonstrated. Consequently EMP, using FOI, may be a potential marker benefitting the diagnosis and therapy monitoring of patients with SSc with associated Raynaud's phenomenon.