Giant cell arteritis (GCA)
- Start high-dose glucocorticoid immediately when strongly suspected
- Visual symptoms → urgent ophthalmic/high-intensity treatment
- Tocilizumab is an effective steroid-sparing therapy
- Confirm with imaging/biopsy without delaying treatment
- Monitor aortic complications over time
- Prevent steroid bone/infection complications
Use at a glance
- Start high-dose glucocorticoid immediately when strongly suspected
Treatment options
- Tocilizumab is an effective steroid-sparing therapy
- Prevent steroid bone/infection complications
Other treatment options
- Visual symptoms → urgent ophthalmic/high-intensity treatment
Monitoring / follow-up
- Confirm with imaging/biopsy without delaying treatment
- Monitor aortic complications over time
Self-check
- What starts immediately when GCA is strongly suspected?
High-dose glucocorticoid immediately when strongly suspected. - How should GCA be confirmed without delaying treatment?
With imaging or biopsy.
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