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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vessels involved/damaged ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... cases (Cornelia NEJM ... #Temporal #Signs
Double Apical Impulse (S4) Visualization on Physical Exam - A small stick taped to the chest
A small stick taped ... PhysicalExam #Video #Signs ... #Cardiology #NEJM
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... > PR3 60% • GPA ... and branches • GCA ... purpura: strong sign ... , EGPA, microscopic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... develop in pts with GCA ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Episcleritis Signs ... lymphoma, breast CA ... : - Biopsy - Microscopic