SHREVEPORT, La. - Giant cell arteritis, also known as temporal arteritis, is a less common condition where people get inflammation of the arteries that go to the head and neck. Symptoms include, head ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife went blind in her left eye suddenly last October, and a biopsy showed temporal arteritis. She was started on high-dose prednisone, and after four weeks they lowered the dosage.

Arteries are the vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. That blood is rich in oxygen, which all your tissues and organs need to work properly. In giant cell arteritis (GCA) ...

The most dramatic symptoms of GCA (for example, visual loss) result directly from the inflammation of the large- and medium-sized cranial vessels. Other symptoms appear nonspecific and are related to ...

Arthritis and Takayasu's Arteritis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Arthritis refers to a group of inflammatory joint conditions that cause pain, stiffness, and ...

Takayasu arteritis, or pulseless disease, causes inflammation and narrowing of the aorta and arteries. This can lead to blockages and restrict blood flow to vital organs. Takayasu arteritis is a rare, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Temporal artery ultrasound and EULAR score are reliable means for diagnosing giant cell ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife went blind in her left eye suddenly last October, and a biopsy showed temporal arteritis. She was started on high-dose prednisone, and after four weeks they lowered the dosage.

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife went blind in her left eye suddenly last October, and a biopsy showed temporal arteritis. She was started on high-dose prednisone, and after four weeks they lowered the dosage.