Notes in 01_Giant Cell Arteritis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Giant cell arteritis}} is inflammation of large arteries
Published	02/10/2024	For classic Giant Cell Arteritis patient must present with 3 of the following: {{c1::Patient ≥ 50 years}} {{c1::Non-specific new Headache}} {{c1::Sca…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Giant cell arteritis {{c1::Irreversible visual loss}} {{c1::Aortic aneurysms}} {{c1::Arterial stenosis and limb ischaemia}} {{c1::Str…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation and Diagnosis of Giant cell arteritis {{c1::Patient ≥ 50 years presenting with new headache}} {{c1::Elevated ESR (usually >50, often …
Published	02/10/2024	REMEMBER If GCA is considered then {{c1::prednisolone}} should be started immediately and a {{c1::temporal artery biopsy}} arranged
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Uncomplicated Giant cell arteritis is {{c1::Urgent initiation of high dose prednisolone 40-60mg per day}} {{c1::PPI for gastric protectio…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Complicated giant cell arteritis (i.e. with vision loss) is {{c1::IV Methylprednisolone}}
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