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Giant Cell Arteritis Flashcards

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GCA Classification Criteria

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Age at onset >50
New Headache
Temporal Artery Tenderness/Reduced Pulsation
ESR >50

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Tests for Giant Cell Arteritis

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Temporal Biopsy
ESR >50
FDG Pet
Doppler Ultrasound

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Giant Cell Arteritis Complications (4)

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Irreversible Visual Loss
Aortic Aneurysms
Arterial Stenosis and Limb Ischaemia
Stroke

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Giant Cell Arteritis Treatment

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Urgent High Dose Prednisolone
PPI
Bone Protection
Steroid Sparing Medication

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Systems Year 2 Rheumatology (30 decks)

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