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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... GCA versus Temporal ... in literature (NEJM ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Temporal #Signs
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
cell arteritis (GCA ... Typical symptoms of GCA ... ESR and/or CRP Temporal ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #
Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
Anti-MDA5, anti-Mi ... heliotrope, shawl sign ... diagnosis #comparison #rheumatology ... #table
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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> PR3 60% • GPA ... and branches • GCA ... and Superficial temporal ... purpura: strong sign ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
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 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology