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Dr. Hein Janssens

Acute Gout Diagnosis Rule

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<p>Risk stratifies for gout vs non-gout arthritis and helps determine which patients benefit most from joint aspiration.</p>

The Acute Gout Diagnosis Rule determines which patients are at high risk for gout and should undergo further testing with joint fluid aspiration.

ACR/EULAR Gout Criteria

CASPAR Criteria for PsA

Leiden Rule for Arthritis

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