emDOCs Podcast – Episode 76: Giant Cell Arteritis
Today the emDOCs cast looks at giant cell arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis.
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EM@3AM: Giant Cell/Temporal Arteritis
A 57-year-old female presents with right sided headache and mild fever (100.8 F). You note an enlarged, tender temporal artery with beading on exam. She denies vision changes. What is the diagnosis, and what are your next steps?
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s granulomatosis): ED presentations, evaluation, and management
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (previously known as Wegener’s granulomatosis) is a vasculitis with a multitude of associated conditions and symptoms. What should you as an emergency physician consider?
Approach to Patient with Sarcoidosis in the ED setting
Patients with sarcoidosis can present with a variety of conditions due to its multisystem involvement. However, what do you need to consider in the ED with these patients?
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Management and Complications in the ED
Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive systemic polyarticular inflammatory arthritis of unclear etiology. While the disease itself is not fatal, complications of the disease make it the most common rheumatic disease requiring ICU admission. This article covers the management of this disease and its complications in the ED.
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Common Complications and Emergency Medicine Pearls
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause with multi-organ involvement. The disease causes uncontrolled activation of the immune system with widespread inflammation manifested by vague and varied symptoms. A variety of organ systems are affected. This post evaluates the evaluation and management of the lupus patient in the ED.
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