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For previous EF &lt;50%, tendon friction rubs were associated with lower odds of cardiac recovery and anti\u2010RNA polymerase III (anti\u2013RNAP III) was associated with higher odds. For previous EF \u226435%, diabetes was associated with lower odds of recovering to EF &gt;35%.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Distinct demographic SSc\u2010specific and cardiac characteristics are associated with increased risk of incident LVSD in SSc, with skeletal myopathy and anti\u2010Ku antibodies being important risk factors for severe disease. 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