Investigation | Details |
Initial Tests | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), CRP elevation |
Confirmatory Test | Temporal artery biopsy, noting potential for skip lesions |
Other Tests | Creatine kinase and EMG are typically normal |
Effective management of GCA includes
Treatment | Purpose and Effect |
High-dose Prednisolone | Primary treatment with immediate response expected |
Low-dose Aspirin | Added to prevent complications like thrombosis |
Bisphosphonates | Recommended for long-term steroid use to prevent bone loss |
Urgent Ophthalmology Review | Essential for patients with visual symptoms to prevent irreversible damage like blindness |
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