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Reappraisal of large artery involvement in giant cell arteritis: a population-based cohort over 70 years.

Mohanad M ElfishawiMahmut S KaymakciSara J AchenbachCynthia S CrowsonTanaz A KermaniCornelia M WeyandMatthew J KosterKenneth J Warrington
Published in: RMD open (2024)
LA involvement in GCA has increased over time. Patients with GCA have higher incidences of LA involvement compared with non-GCA including thoracic but not abdominal aneurysms. Mortality is increased in patients with GCA and LA involvement highlighting the need for continued surveillance.
Keyphrases
  • giant cell
  • public health
  • risk factors
  • type diabetes
  • coronary artery disease