Development and initial validation of the Vasculitis Damage Index for the standardized clinical assessment of damage in the systemic vasculitides.
OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate the Vasculitis Damage Index (VDI) for the standardized clinical assessment of damage in the systemic vasculitides. METHODS: Using a nominal group consensus approach, the Birmingham Vasculitis Group generated guiding principles for assessment of damage in all system...
Main Authors: | Exley, A, Bacon, P, Luqmani, R, Kitas, G, Gordon, C, Savage, C, Adu, D |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1997
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