Ankylosing Spondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Jan van Breemen Instituut
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ankylosing Spondyilitis according to New York (1984) criteria Written informed consent Age 50-75 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Malignant disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diastolic dysfunction will be defined as follows: mild diastolic dysfunction (stage I*impaired relaxation). Characterized by an E/A ratio 240 ms), and IVRT (>110 ms). Em (1, Em/Am 10. Severe diastolic dysfunction (stage III* restrictive filling). This stage is characterized by an overt increased E/A ratio (>2), shortened DT (10. (13,20) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Systolic dysfunction will be defined as an ejection fraction of | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed