RhAPPcast: ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Insights From the RhAPP National Conference

Join host Amanda Mixon, PA-C, live from the 6th Annual RhAPP National Conference in Denver, as she sits down with Naomi Amudala, CRNP, from Penn Medicine, to break down one of rheumatology’s most complex and life-threatening conditions: ANCA-associated vasculitis. In this insightful RhAPPcast episode, Amanda and Naomi explore the spectrum of AAV—including GPA, MPA, and EGPA—while unpacking early diagnostic clues, real-world treatment strategies, and emerging therapies like rituximab and avacopan. From recognizing red-flag symptoms such as renal involvement and pulmonary hemorrhage to reducing long-term steroid exposure, this conversation offers practical takeaways for advanced practice providers managing vasculitis in the clinic. Stay tuned to RhAPPcast for more expert-driven rheumatology education from the nation’s leading APP conference.