Giant cell arteritis

Giant cell arteritis

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common vasculitis of older age. It usually affects the branches of carotid arteries, especially temporal and ophthalmic artery. In addition to genetic predisposition, environmental factors also contribute to the development of the disease. Interleukin 6 (IL-6),...

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Main Authors: Dijana Perković, Simeon Grazio, Tatjana Kehler, Jadranka Morović Verglas, Srđan Novak, Višnja Prus, Branimir Anić
Format: article
Language:EN
HR
Published: Hrvatski liječnički zbor 2021
Subjects:
giant cell arteritis – diagnosis
drug therapy
physiopathology; temporal arteries – pathology; interleukin-6 – blood
physiology; c-reactive protein – analysis; polymyalgia rheumatica – complications; optic neuropathy
ischemic – complications; glucocorticoids – therapeutic use; receptors
interleukin-6 – antagonists and inhibitors; antibodies
monoclonal
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/05a8d20fc6eb4c8789175f7489c33413
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