A 72-year-old woman presents with new onset headache and scalp tenderness. She has jaw claudication and visual blurring. ESR is markedly elevated. Wha...

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A 72-year-old woman presents with new onset headache and scalp tenderness. She has jaw claudication and visual blurring. ESR is markedly elevated. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose systemic corticosteroids immediately

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Wait for temporal artery biopsy before starting treatment

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Start low-dose aspirin only

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Treat with antibiotics

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Reassure and discharge

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A 72-year-old woman presents with new onset headache and scalp tenderness. She has jaw claudication and visual blurring. ESR is markedly elevated. What is the most appropriate immediate management?