Giant Cell Arteritis Flashcards
1
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What is GCA
A
Commonest form of anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
2
Q
Typical presentation of GCA
A
Elderly female presenting with sudden onset painless loss of vision with headache, jaw claudication and scalp tenderness
3
Q
Which condition is strongly related to GCA
A
Polymyalgia rheumatica
4
Q
Which artery is affected
A
Posterior ciliary artery
5
Q
What is temporary loss of vision called which can result
A
Amaurosis fagux
6
Q
Investigations into GCA
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Raised inflammatory markers, temporal artery biopsy, creatine kinase and EMG normal
7
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Treatment of GCA
A
Urgent high dose glucocorticoids, if not visual loss then high dose pred, if visual loss then IV methylprednisolone
