Abstract Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by granulomatous inflammation in the wall of medium-sized and large-sized arteries, and it usually occurs in patients over 50 years of age. 1) Symptoms are nonspecific, and include [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Cumulative incidence function plots stratified by GCA status, gender, smoking status and diabetes were used to describe the probability of AA events over time (see figure 2 ) and were tested using the log rank test. [ard.bmj.com]

Although 30% of patients with GCA have a vasculitis that involves the aorta and its branches and an increased risk for developing aortic aneurysms, the way these aneurysms change over time and the relationship between aneurysm size and the risk for dissection [mdedge.com]

He has engaged in numerous Research Projects, and has authored over 80 papers as well as diverse books and book chapters. [books.google.com]

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