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Giant cell arteritis: early diagnosis is key

 

Authors Baig IF, Pascoe AR, Kini A, Lee AG

Received 14 August 2018

Accepted for publication 27 November 2018

Published 17 January 2019 Volume 2019:11 Pages 1—12

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/EB.S170388

Checked for plagiarism Yes

Review by Single-blind

Peer reviewers approved by Dr Colin Mak

Peer reviewer comments 2

Editor who approved publication: Professor Margaret Wong-Riley

Abstract: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory vasculitis typically affecting elderly that can potentially cause vision loss. Studies have demonstrated that early recognition and initiation of treatment can improve visual prognosis in patients with GCA. This review addresses the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment, and discusses the available treatment options to manage the disease.
Keywords: giant cell arteritis, imaging in GCA, laboratory values in GCA, steroids in GCA, steroid-sparing agents in GCA

 


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