Temporal arteritis. General review with emphasis on atypical manifestations and cardiovascular complications

Cardiol Clin. 1991 Aug;9(3):547-53.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / complications*
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / diagnosis
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / drug therapy
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / epidemiology
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / mortality
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology*
  • Vascular Diseases / prevention & control

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones