Result : 4

Epidemiology and pathophysiology of giant cell arteritis

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a granulomatous vasculitis. It affects patients over 50 years of age, predominantly women. The pathophysiology of GCA involves genetic and environmental factors...
 Hélène Greigert, Bernard Bonnotte, Maxime Samson. June 2023, page 39

Diagnosis of giant cell arteritis

The diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA) must be made promptly in order to initiate appropriate treatment aimed at relieving symptoms and avoiding ischemic complications, particularly visual...
 Hélène Greigert, Bernard Bonnotte, Maxime Samson. June 2023, page 46

Treatment of giant cell arteritis

The treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA) is based on glucocorticoids. This treatment significantly reduces the risk of ischemic complications, especially those of a visual nature, rapidly...
 Maxime Samson, Hélène Greigert, Bernard Bonnotte. June 2023, page 55

Vasculitis of large-caliber vessels: 10 key messages

 Maxime Samson, Hélène Greigert, Bernard Bonnotte. June 2023, page 67