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 should be started in Giant cell arteritis (GCA)?
high-dose glucocorticoid immediately when strongly suspected.
- What should be confirmed before treating Giant cell arteritis (GCA)?
with imaging/biopsy without delaying.
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