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Understanding Your ESR Result - A Rheumatologist Explains

Connected Rheumatology via YouTube

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Dive into a comprehensive explanation of the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test, commonly known as the "sed rate," in this informative 17-minute video by a rheumatologist. Learn about the significance of ESR as an inflammatory marker, its measurement process, and its role in diagnosing various rheumatological conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Fibromyalgia. Explore the relationship between inflammation and ESR levels, understand what constitutes a normal ESR, and discover how rheumatologists interpret and utilize this test. Gain valuable insights on questions to ask your doctor about ESR results and their implications for your health. Additionally, get a glimpse into an innovative virtual rheumatology clinic concept aimed at revolutionizing care for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Syllabus

Intro
What is the ESR and how is it measured?
How inflammation raises the ESR
I have a new clinic!
Is your ESR normal?
What does the ESR mean?
Rheumatologists and the ESR
Questions for your and your Doc

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