Temporal Arteritis Word Scramble
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Name some signs and symptoms of temporal arteritis. | 1. new headache 2. jaw claudication 3. visual symptoms (loss of vision) 4. proximal myalgias/arthralgias 5. weight loss 6. malaise 7. fever |
Another name for vasculitis of unknown etiology. | Temporal Arteritis; [AKA Giant Cell Arteritis] |
What kind of arteries does temporal arteritis affect? | Medium to large sized arteries with internal elastic lamina |
What are the preferred sites of TA involvement? | Branches of internal and external carotid arteries, particularly temporal artery |
Who is most effected by temporal arteritis? | It is a disease of the elderly. Rarely found in ages younger than 50, and more common in females. |
Name some clinical findings of temporal arteritis. | 1. temporal artery tenderness or decreased pulsation 2. Visual field cuts 3. ophthalmoplegia (paralysis of occular muscles) 4. ptosis (drooping eyelid) 5. retinal or optic disc ischemia |
Name some diagnostic considerations for temporal arteritis. | Temporal artery biopsy Labs: CRP, CBC, CMP ESR-almost always increased, usually =/> 50. (may be normal in 15% of patients) |
Differential diagnoses for temporal arteritis. | 1. other forms of vasculitis, although is usually distinguishable by differences in organ involvement, clinical manifestations, age. 2. Others may include arteriosclerotic dx, malignancy, infection |
Name some treatment options for TA. | 1. High dose prednisone, 40-60mg/day - may require IV solu-medrol in pts with recent blindness, less than 24-36 hrs 2. clinical response is usually rapid 3. ESR normalizes in 2-4 weeks 4. Reduction of daily dose when s/s have resolved / ESR normalized |
True or False? Prognosis with treatment is good. | True |
Risk of death from TA appears to be increased within the first 4 weeks of treatment. True or False? | False. Risk of death appears to be increase within the first 4 MONTHS of treatment. |
Death can occur from vascular complications such as stroke, MI, or ruptured aneurysm? True or False? | True. |
True or False? Remission is maintained after withdrawal of therapy in most cases? | True. |
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