Giant cell arteritis: early diagnosis is key. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory vasculitis typically affecting elderly that can potentially cause vision loss. Studies have demonstrated that early recognition and initiation of treatment can improve visual prognosis in patients with GCA. This review addresses the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment, and discusses the available treatment options to manage the disease.

publication date

  • January 17, 2019

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC6340646

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85068188086

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2147/EB.S170388

PubMed ID

  • 30697092

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 11