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mainstay of management in giant cell arteritis?

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steroids

arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy - GCA, typical sx, sudden onset painful loss of vision, disc chalky white, ESR raised.

non-artertic AIOP - HTN or DM, sudden painless visual field disturbance, focal swelling optic disc.

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