GCA Flashcards
1
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description
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systemic immune mediated vasculitis medium/large sized arteries particularly aorta and its extracranial branches
2
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epidemiology
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2.2 per 10,000
highest rates in northern europe
women 2-3 times more than men
3
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risk factors
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european heritage decreased in african american 6th decade peak incidence 60-80yo may aggregate in families
