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Episode 91: Giant cell arteritis
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In this RCP Medicine podcast and BSR Talking Rheumatology podcast collaboration Dr Pip Watson and Dr Rik Patel discuss an interesting case of a patient presenting with headache to the acute take. Topics include tips on history and examination, an update on treatment including the use of tocilizumab and the role of fast-track pathways. Pip is a Rheumatology Consultant in Manchester, BSR Digital Learning Editor, and Talking Rheumatology host, Rick is a Rheumatology and Acute Medicine consultant in Manchester, working at one of the specialist centres for vasculitis.
If you liked this check out related Talking Rheumatology spotlight episodes
- Episode 6 giant cell arteritis
- Episode 14 polymyalgia rheumatica
- Bonus case non GCA headache
Resources
NICE GCA guideline https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/giant-cell-arteritis/
BSR GCA guideline https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article-abstract/59/3/e1/5714024?redirectedFrom=fulltext
GCAPS paper https://ard.bmj.com/content/83/Suppl_1/1100.2
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