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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Anterior ischemic ... cell arteritis (GCA ... ESR and/or CRP Temporal ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... GCA versus Temporal ... very remarkable w/differential ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Temporal #Signs
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
shoulder girdle symptoms ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms ... Fatal #Dangerous #Deadly ... #Differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... and Superficial temporal ... • Progressive symptoms