Temporal arteritis. General review with emphasis on atypical manifestations and cardiovascular complications.
Temporal arteritis is a common disease of the elderly. Although overall mortality does not differ between patients with temporal arteritis and the general population of similar age, temporal arteritis does cause major morbidity and death. Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can prevent these complications.
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Section of Vascular Medicine and Hypertension, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones