Large-Vessel Dilatation in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Different Subset of Disease?

Francesco MuratoreTanaz A KermaniCynthia S CrowsonMatthew J KosterEric L MattesonCarlo SalvaraniKenneth J Warrington

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2018)

Two different subsets of LV-GCA were identified. Given the strong association between subclavian artery dilatation and aortic aneurysm, such patients should be evaluated and monitored carefully for aortic dilatation.

Keyphrases

giant cell
end stage renal disease
aortic aneurysm
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
left ventricular
heart failure
pulmonary artery
patient reported outcomes
peripheral blood
atrial fibrillation
pulmonary hypertension
patient reported
pulmonary arterial hypertension