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

1) Is visual loss caused
of giant cell arteritis ... posterior ciliary arteries ... • Cephalic symptoms ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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and often causes arthritis ... and branches • GCA ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology