4 results
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... GCA versus Temporal ... very remarkable w/differential ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Temporal #Signs
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
associated with rheumatologic ... pain, such as MI ... #Pericarditis #Symptoms ... #Signs #Presentation ... #comparison #Table
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... and Superficial temporal ... develop in pts with GCA ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... and Superficial temporal ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... #diagnosis #rheumatology