Hematological markers and ultrasound 7-joint inflammation score as add-on tools in the assessment of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by synovial inflammation and joint destruction that eventually induces severe disability. Inflammation the key determinant primary underlying mechanism leading to disability increased mortality in patients with RA. This study aimed correlate hematological markers ultrasound 7-joint score activity rheumatoid patients. Results The current involved 54 RA diagnosed according 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for thirty healthy control subjects. There were 48 females (88.9%) 6 males (11.1%). age of ranged from 32 60 years, a mean 46.04 ± 5.65 years. Using 28-ESR, total white blood cell count absolute lymphocytic significantly lower high activity. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte platelet volume, ESR, CRP higher using 28 CRP. Also, statistically significant positive correlation was detected between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio both clinical scores. Red distribution width but not parameters had no association or found have tenosynovitis powered Doppler ultrasound. correlations ESR synovitis scores greyscale 7 score. Conclusion volume could be potential inflammatory follow-up simple practical scoring system use detection inflammation, even subclinically patients, which may help physician his decisions. combined great value.