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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
GCA versus Temporal ... the “Chewing gum test ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... #GiantCell #arteritis ... #Management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
microbial infection versus ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... #management #neurology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
indirect Coombs test ... Associated Graft Versus ... potassium from lysed cells ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology