Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Diagnosis and management of temporal arteritis.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
RheumatologyOphthalmology

Clinical Guidelines

British Society for Rheumatology guideline on management of adult giant cell arteritis
National
CKS: Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis
National
CKS: Giant Cell Arteritis
National
CKS: Management of Giant Cell Arteritis
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
2018 Update of the EULAR recommendations for the management of large vessel vasculitis
Local
2021 American College of Rheumatology/Vasculitis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu Arteritis
Local
EULAR recommendations for the use of imaging in large vessel vasculitis in clinical practice
Local
Swedish Society of Rheumatology 2018 guidelines for investigation and management of giant cell arteritis
Local
The Italian Society of Rheumatology clinical practice guidelines for the management of large vessel vasculitis
Local