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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Giant cell arteritis ... arteritis (GCA) ... diagnosis = vasculitis ... systemic complaints- anemia ... #GiantCell #arteritis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Differential Diagnosis ... (Giant Cell Arteritis ... mucositis • Rash, arthritis ... arthritis. ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
regurgitation • Autoimmune ... due to vascular occlusion ... Diagnosis: • Rheumatic ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Leukocytosis, anemia
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
regurgitation • Autoimmune ... valvular disease • Vasculitis ... due to vascular occlusion ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Leukocytosis, anemia