2 results
Treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1st Line Strategy - GC 0.7 mg/kg/day, except for:
 • Aortitis
dissection - 1 mg/kg ... /day • Ischemic ... scalp necrosis, stroke ... discuss therapeutic trials ... #rheumatology #2ndline
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
history of: a) Ischemic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... • <6mo since stroke