giant cell arteritis

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musician
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Actemra
gptkbp:affects temporal arteries
gptkbp:associated_with polymyalgia rheumatica
gptkbp:can_lead_to stroke
ischemic optic neuropathy
permanent vision loss
transient ischemic attack (TIA)
gptkbp:caused_by fatigue
weight loss
fever
night sweats
gptkbp:complications aortic aneurysm
gptkbp:duration months to years
gptkbp:events regular monitoring of symptoms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label giant cell arteritis
gptkbp:is_a_route_for inflammation of blood vessels
gptkbp:is_associated_with visual disturbances
throat pain
head and neck pain
scalp tenderness
gptkbp:is_characterized_by giant cells in arterial wall
gptkbp:is_considered a medical emergency
gptkbp:is_linked_to environmental factors
genetic factors
infections
gptkbp:is_often_used_in people of Scandinavian descent
people of British descent
people of North American descent
gptkbp:is_popular_in higher in Northern Europeans
gptkbp:is_protected_by early diagnosis and treatment
gptkbp:is_studied_in clinical trials
gptkbp:managed_by primary care physicians
neurologists
rheumatologists
gptkbp:occurs_in other autoimmune diseases
gptkbp:premiered_on sudden
gptkbp:rarity African populations
Asian populations
gptkbp:requires prompt treatment
gptkbp:risk_factor female gender
age over 50
gptkbp:social_responsibility migraine
CRP (C-reactive protein)
ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
biopsy of temporal artery
temporal headache
tension-type headache
gptkbp:symptoms headache
vision loss
jaw claudication
gptkbp:treatment corticosteroids