Burden, Causes and Outcomes of Hospitalization in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis: A US National Cohort Study.

Radjiv GoulabchandAlexander S QianNghia H NguyenAbha G SinghCamille RoubilleSimon ParreauNamrata SinghSiddharth Singh

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2022)

Patients with GCA frequently experience unplanned healthcare utilization, with 1 in 3 experiencing readmission within 6 months, and 3% dying within the follow-up. Infection and cardiovascular diseases are common causes of readmission, and may be related to corticosteroid exposure. Population health management strategies are required for these vulnerable patients with GCA. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

giant cell
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
palliative care
quality improvement
risk factors
coronary artery disease
weight loss
glycemic control
drug induced