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Permanent Visual Loss and Cerebrovascular Accidents in Giant Cell Arteritis: Predictors and Response to Treatment
Arthritis Rheum 41:1497-1504, Gonzalez-Gay,M.,et al, 1998
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Article Abstract
In GCA, the risk of permanent VL is increased in patients with transient VL and/or jaw claudication, and decreased in those with elevated liver enzyme levels and/or constitutional syndrome. Partial therapeutic success is more probable if treatment is started within the first day of VL. CVA is more likely in patients with permanent VL and/or jaw claudication, often developing despite appropriate corticosteroid therapy.
 
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