ANCA - The Vasculitis Antibodies

Dive into a comprehensive 17-minute video exploring Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA) and their association with vasculitis. Learn about the different types of ANCA, understand the basics of vasculitis, and discover how to interpret positive ANCA results. Explore the ANCA-associated vasculitides and gain insights on whether a positive ANCA necessarily indicates vasculitis. Get guidance on creating an effective symptom list for productive rheumatology appointments and understand the implications of an "atypical ANCA" result. Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz, a board-certified Internist and Rheumatologist, this educational content aims to demystify ANCA and provide valuable information for both medical professionals and patients interested in rheumatology and autoimmune conditions.

Intro
What is ANCA?
Different types of ANCA
Vasculitis 101
The ANCA associated vasculitides
How to interpret your +ANCA result
What you need to fully interpret your result
Does a +ANCA mean you have Vasculitis?
Making a good symptom list: The Productive Rheumatology Appointment Guide
What about the "atypical ANCA" result?