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Treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1st Line Strategy - GC 0.7 mg/kg/day, except for:
 • Aortitis
complicated by aneurysm ... and/or dissection ... #GCA #Treatment ... #Management #Relapses ... #Indications #rheumatology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... the wall of the aorta ... Thoracic aortic aneurysm ... #diagnosis #management ... #vascular
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... < 30 years - Aorta ... : - Aorta and ... aortitis, aortic aneurysm ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Large vessels (aorta ... Polyarteritis Nodosa, GCA ... other large vessel aneurysms ... affected tissue Treatment ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management