Contrast enhanced colour/power Doppler US: 1. Can be utilised for further assessment of the degree of vascularisation in joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. (Recommendation Level: C;2b) 2. Repeat contrast enhanced Doppler US may provide useful information on the response to treatment, to guide therapeutic strategy. The technique has the potential to be utilised within dedicated centres using standardised methodology. (Recommendation Level: C
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