Giant cell arteritis as a cause of death

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2000 Jul-Aug;18(4 Suppl 20):S27-8.

Abstract

It is not well known that giant cell arteritis can cause fatal complications due to rupture of aortic aneurysms or cerebral and myocardial infarctions. If corticosteroid treatment is started early, most of these complications can be avoided.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Dissection / mortality
  • Aortic Rupture / mortality
  • Cause of Death
  • Cerebral Infarction / mortality*
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / mortality*
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction / mortality*