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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... very remarkable w/differential ... , but normal values ... #GiantCell #arteritis ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
• Involves aortic ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology