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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)

Diagnosis and management of GCA.

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

Clinical Guidelines

British Society for Rheumatology guideline on management of adult patients with giant cell arteritis
National
Giant cell arteritis | CKS | NICE
National
2021 American College of Rheumatology/Vasculitis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu Arteritis
Local

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